sensation

Meanings

• Noun

  The feeling arising from the stimulation of the senses, especially those providing tactile or kinesthetic sensations.

  - "The sensation of a cool breeze on your skin is refreshing."
  - "The sensation of fear can be overwhelming."
  - "The sensation of hunger is a signal from the body that it needs food."

• Noun

  A strong feeling or emotion.

  - "The sensation of joy was indescribable."
  - "The sensation of anger consumed him."
  - "The sensation of sadness lingered long after the event."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛnˈseɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sensation
sensation , station , relation , nation , vacation , creation

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Variants

List of all variants of sensation that leads to same result
sensation , sensations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'sensatio' meaning 'the act of perceiving' or 'a feeling, emotion, or sensation'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that humans have about 10,000 taste buds in their mouths?

2. The human body has five main types of sensory receptors: tactile, olfactory, gustatory, auditory, and visual.

3. The longest word in the English language with the letter 's' in it is 'psychosomatic' which means 'relating to the body's response to emotional or mental experiences'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

2. Emotion: A complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

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Culture

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Sensation has been a popular theme in art, literature, and music throughout history. In art, painters have sought to capture the essence of sensation through their use of color, texture, and composition. In literature, authors have explored the depths of human emotion through the exploration of sensation. In music, sensation is often conveyed through the use of rhythm, melody, and lyrics.

How to Memorize "sensation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself experiencing a sensation, such as the feeling of sand between your toes or the taste of a sweet fruit.
   - Visualize the different ways in which sensations can be described, such as 'pleasant', 'unpleasant', or 'neutral'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sensation with a particular color, shape, or image to help remember its meaning.
   - Link the sensation to a particular memory or experience to help remember its definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SENSE to remember the definition of sensation: 'Sensation is the feeling arising from the stimulation of the senses'.
   - Create a mental image of a sensation, such as a red apple for the sensation of taste.

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