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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
  • As with all Children’s Theatre of Charlotte shows, the troupe also offers a sensory-friendly performance with adjustments to accommodate a variety of audience members.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The process, which recycles optical glass waste product, is a visceral and sensory practice, and speed and movement are key—malleable molten glass waits for no one.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensory
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  • Business leaders who frame clean energy around supply-chain resilience, foreign exchange risk reduction and operational cost predictability often find far more receptive internal audiences than those leading with carbon commitments.
    — Hany Naeem, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • At six o’clock on a Sunday evening, long before the bar opened, the Roundhouse audience wasn’t in the most receptive of moods.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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