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sensory

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛn.sər.i]

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Learn how to use sensory in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(adjective) related to the senses, like seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Sensory describes anything that helps us experience the world through our senses.

Example

The sensory garden was full of colorful flowers and soothing sounds that made everyone feel happy.

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Without sensory experiences, like seeing or hearing, it would be hard to enjoy the world around us.

Example

Can you think of a sensory activity that you really enjoy?

Context: “neurology”

(adjective) relating to the nerves that send signals to the brain from the senses. Sensory also describes how our body and brain work together to feel things.

Example

The sensory nerves in your skin help you feel when something is hot or cold.

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When someone has sensory issues, they might not feel things the same way as others do.

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How do our sensory nerves help us react to danger?

How to pronounce sensory

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛn.sər.i]

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