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- sensory cortex/ˈsen.sər.i ˈkɔː.teks/The part of the cerebral cortex primarily responsible for receiving and processing sensory information from the body and the external environment.nounLow (Specialist)
- sensory deprivation/ˈsɛns(ə)ri ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/The deliberate, forced reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses for an extended period.nounC1
- sensory neuron/ˈsen.sər.i ˈnjʊə.rɒn/A nerve cell that transmits information from a sensory receptor (like in the skin or eye) to the central nervous system.nounC1/C2
- sensory overload/ˈsen.sər.i ˈəʊ.və.ləʊd/A state in which an individual is overwhelmed by excessive sensory input (e.g., sights, sounds, smells) from their environment, often resulting in an inability to process information effectively.nounC1/C2
- sensualism/ˈsenʃuəlɪz(ə)m/1. A philosophical doctrine that all knowledge originates in sensations. 2. Excessive devotion to the pursuit of physical pleasure, especially that derived through the senses.nounC2/Professional
- sensualist/ˈsen.ʃu.ə.lɪst/A person who prioritizes and takes great pleasure in physical and sensory experiences, especially those related to physical comfort, food, drink, and sexuality.nounC1-C2
- sensuality/ˌsenʃuˈæləti/The quality or state of being sensual; the indulgence in, or preoccupation with, physical (especially sexual) pleasures and the gratification of the senses.nounC1/C2
- sensualize/ˈsɛnʃʊəlaɪz/To make something appeal to or stimulate the physical senses; to give a sensual character to something.verb-transitiveRare
- sensum/ˈsɛnsəm/A sense datum; the immediate object of sensory perception.nounrare
- sensurround/ˈsɛnsəˌraʊnd/A proprietary cinema sound system developed in the 1970s that used low-frequency vibrations to physically immerse the audience in the experience.nounVery Rare
- sent/sɛnt/The past tense and past participle of the verb 'send': to cause to go or be taken to a destination.verbA2 (High frequency)
- sente/ˈsɛnteɪ/A unit of currency in Lesotho, equal to one hundredth of a loti.nounLow
- sentence/ˈsɛntəns/A grammatically complete unit of words expressing a statement, question, command, or exclamation, usually containing a subject and predicate. Also, a punishment given by a court of law.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- sentence adverb/ˈsentəns ˌædvɜːb/An adverb that modifies an entire clause or sentence, rather than a specific verb, adjective, or other adverb within it. It expresses the speaker's attitude, evaluation, or connection to what is being said.nounC1
- sentence connector/haʊˈev.ər/A word used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement, indicating that what follows contrasts with or modifies what came before.nounC1 (Very High)
- sentence fragment/ˈsentəns ˌfræɡ.mənt/A group of words that looks like a sentence but lacks a subject, a verb, or a complete thought.nounB2
- sentence stress/ˈsen.təns ˌstres/The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a sentence, where certain words receive greater emphasis, primarily through pitch, loudness, and duration.nounC1
- sentence substitute/ˈsen.təns ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/A word or phrase used as a complete, independent utterance in place of a full sentence, typically to express a reaction, affirmation, or instruction.nounC2
- sentencing circle/ˈsen.tən.sɪŋ ˌsɜː.kəl/An Indigenous justice practice where the offender, victims, community members, and elders sit in a circle to discuss the crime and determine a restorative sentence.nounC1
- sententia/sɛnˈtɛnʃɪə/A brief, pointed, and often moralising saying or maxim; a pithy expression of wisdom or opinion.nounVery Low / Academic
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