afferent

adjective

Definition of afferentnext
as in sensory

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Recent Examples of afferent Ray 11 carries approximately 11% of the total afferent fibers innervating the star, yet occupies roughly 25% of the primary somatosensory cortex devoted to the star as a whole. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD). — Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afferent
  1. sensory
  2. receptive
Adjective
  • Since then the firm has taken strides to highlight caviar tasting as a sensory experience to be lived as a ritual experience, said communications director Maria Cristina Buccellati.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Video's multi-sensory experience reduces uncertainty, strengthens trust and improves conversion.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensory
Adjective
  • Chebib argues that this has helped create an unusually receptive audience for retail investing.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The Water element is intuitive and receptive, making Scorpio’s Fixed waters polarizing, penetrating and all-seeing.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of receptive

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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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