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sensations

 

[ senหˆseษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feelings

Sensations refer to the physical feelings or experiences that result from stimulation of the senses. These feelings can be pleasant, unpleasant, intense, or subtle. Sensations play a crucial role in our perception of the world and are essential for our survival.

Synonyms

experiences, feelings, perceptions

Examples of usage

  • The warm sensation of sunlight on her skin
  • The tingling sensation of excitement before a big event
  • The painful sensation of a toothache
Context #2 | Noun

medical

In a medical context, sensations can refer to the ability to feel touch, temperature, pain, or other physical stimuli. Loss of sensation can indicate nerve damage or other health issues.

Synonyms

feeling, perception, sensitivity

Examples of usage

  • The doctor tested the patient's sensation by pricking their skin with a pin
  • Numbness and tingling are common sensations in the hands and feet

Translations

Translations of the word "sensations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Empfindungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั‡ัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doznania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿ่ฆš (kankaku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sensations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๊ฐ (gamgak)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุงุนุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pocity

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pocity

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿ่ง‰ (gวŽnjuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obฤutki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skynjanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (gzhrdomebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hisslษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensaciones

Etymology

The word 'sensations' has its origin in the Latin word 'sensatio', which means 'a feeling'. The concept of sensations has been studied in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience for centuries, exploring how our senses perceive and interpret the world around us. Understanding sensations is essential for understanding human consciousness and the human experience.

See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensational, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,087 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.