proprioceptive
adjective
pro·pri·o·cep·tive
ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-tiv 
: of, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
a proprioceptive sensation
proprioceptive feedback
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Vestibular and proprioceptive stimming examples include: Jumping or bouncing
Pacing or running back and forth
Rocking side to side
Spinning in circles
Walking on tiptoes
Oral and Olfactory Stimming
Oral (taste) and olfactory (smell) stimming are often connected.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
The robot is able to detect and react to changes in the environment (e.g., moving fixtures) and action failures (e.g., failure to insert the cover, tripping, environment collisions) using a combination of vision, force, and proprioceptive sensors.
—New Atlas, 30 Oct. 2024
The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness).
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for proprioceptive
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“Proprioceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proprioceptive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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proprioceptive
adjective
pro·prio·cep·tive
-ˈsep-tiv
: activated by, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
proprioceptive feedback
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