Sense of smell: meaning, definitions and examples

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sense of smell

 

[ sษ›ns สŒv smษ›l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the human body

The sense of smell, also known as olfaction, is the ability to detect and perceive odors through the nose. It plays a crucial role in our daily lives, helping us to enjoy the aroma of food, detect danger, and even evoke memories through scents.

Synonyms

olfaction, scent

Examples of usage

  • The sense of smell allows us to distinguish between different fragrances.
  • She has a keen sense of smell and can detect even the faintest odors.
Context #2 | Noun

in animals

In animals, the sense of smell is essential for survival, helping them to find food, detect predators, and communicate with others of their species. Many animals have a much stronger sense of smell than humans, allowing them to navigate their environment through scent trails.

Synonyms

olfaction, scent

Examples of usage

  • Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell to track scents and locate objects.
  • The sense of smell in some animals is thousands of times more sensitive than in humans.

Translations

Translations of the word "sense of smell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olfato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคฐเคพเคฃ เคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geruchssinn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ indra penciuman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัŽั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmysล‚ wฤ™chu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ—…่ฆš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท odorat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentido del olfato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koku alma duyusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุณุฉ ุงู„ุดู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤich

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤuch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—…่ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพefskyn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ั ัะตะทัƒ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒœแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoxu hissi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentido del olfato

Etymology

The sense of smell, or olfaction, is one of the oldest and most primitive senses in living organisms. It has evolved over millions of years to help organisms detect food, avoid danger, and communicate with others. The ability to smell has played a crucial role in the survival of species throughout history, shaping behaviors and interactions in the natural world.