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afferent

adjective

Definition of afferent

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

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Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
The film’s soundscape, created with sound artist and musician Scott Gailey, adds another key sensory layer.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensory

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After general manager Rob Pelinka reset the roster to match the timelines for the 27-year-old Doncic and 28-year-old Reaves, the group of almost all 20-somethings was eager and receptive to the first day of camp, Redick said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Small businesses could be particularly receptive to AI agents because many lack the staff and resources of larger companies.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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