sensation — a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛnˈseɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The spicy ramen gave me a burning sensation in my mouth that lasted for an hour.
- My cat became an internet sensation after I posted a video of him doing yoga.
- She had the weird sensation that her smartphone was judging her poor life choices.
sensation
NOUN[/sɛnˈseɪʃən/]
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body
The roller coaster created a sensation among thrill-seekers.
The discovery became a worldwide sensation. (SENSE + REACTION = SENSATION → sensation is a strong feeling or reaction that captures attention)
Sensation needs no explanation — it's the body's raw narration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sensation derives from Latin sentire, meaning 'to feel or perceive'. The word evolved through the noun form sensus (feeling) and the suffix -atio (action or state), creating sensation to denote the act or process of perceiving through the senses.
Breakdown
sensus (feeling, perception) + -ation (action, state, or condition). The Latin sensus itself stems from sentire (to feel), with -ation being the Latin suffix forming abstract nouns of action or state.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spicy ramen gave me a burning sensation in my mouth that lasted for an hour.”
“My cat became an internet sensation after I posted a video of him doing yoga.”
“She had the weird sensation that her smartphone was judging her poor life choices.”
“The new massage chair created such a pleasant sensation that I fell asleep immediately.”
“His terrible singing voice caused a sensation - but not the kind he was hoping for.”
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