sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-rē 
ˈsen(t)-sə-rē
Examples of sensory in a Sentence
A study was conducted on sensory stimulation and its effects on the brain.
trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload
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These include chairs that wiggle, flexible seating arrangements, Velcro strips on desks to help with sensory input, fidget sticks and body breaks.
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Casey Schwartz, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Vertebrate embryos have a collection of stem cells called the neural crest that contributes to developing a variety of structures, including jaws, other skeletal parts of the head and the sensory, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
In total, around 6,000 staff members completed 40 hours of training in areas like motor skills, sensory awareness and social skills.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
The meditative nature of swimming, combined with the sensory stimulation of saltwater and fresh air, creates a peaceful atmosphere found in very few other places in the world.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
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Casey Schwartz, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Vertebrate embryos have a collection of stem cells called the neural crest that contributes to developing a variety of structures, including jaws, other skeletal parts of the head and the sensory, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2024
In total, around 6,000 staff members completed 40 hours of training in areas like motor skills, sensory awareness and social skills.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
The meditative nature of swimming, combined with the sensory stimulation of saltwater and fresh air, creates a peaceful atmosphere found in very few other places in the world.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sensory
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“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensory. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
1
: of or relating to sensation or to the senses
sensory stimulation
2
: carrying nerve impulses from the sense organs toward or to the brain : afferent
a sensory nerve
Medical Definition
sensory
adjective
sen·so·ry
ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē
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