sensorimotor

adjective

sen·​so·​ri·​mo·​tor ˌsen(t)s-rē-ˈmō-tər How to pronounce sensorimotor (audio)
ˌsen(t)-sə-
: of, relating to, or functioning in both sensory and motor aspects of bodily activity
sensorimotor skills

Word History

Etymology

sensory + motor

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensorimotor was in 1837

Dictionary Entries Near sensorimotor

Cite this Entry

“Sensorimotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensorimotor. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

sensorimotor

adjective
sen·​so·​ri·​mo·​tor ˌsen(t)s-(ə-)rē-ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce sensorimotor (audio)
: of, relating to, or functioning in both sensory and motor aspects of bodily activity
sensorimotor disturbances
sensorimotor skills
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