intersensory

adjective

in·ter·sen·so·ry ˌin-tər-ˈsen(t)-s(ə-)rē

: occurring between or involving two or more sensory systems

intersensory perception

intersensory integration of visual and tactile stimuli

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This effect might be due to a transient illusionary intersensory perceptual congruency of visual, tactile and pruriceptive signals. —

Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2016

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Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intersensory was in 1929

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“Intersensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersensory. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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intersensory

adjective

in·ter·sen·so·ry ˌint-ər-ˈsen(t)s-(ə-)rē

: involving two or more sensory systems

intersensory factors in memory loss

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2023 - Updated example sentences

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