AFFERENT Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

afferent

adjective

Definition of afferent next

as in sensory

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of afferent The reflex’s afferent wiring supports this: the stimulus appears to originate in the region of the lower esophagus and stomach, and the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes simultaneously during a hiccup, which would aid in venting gas upward. —

Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 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

Adjective

The machines that see (in their own ways) and experience the world around them utilize sensory items like cameras and other analytical tools, to feed data into the LLM or brain of the system.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Flying insects, in particular, are likely too small to rely on gravity and their sensory receptors alone to stay aligned with the horizon.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026