olfactory — relating to the sense of smell
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the sense of smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊlˈfæktəri/
Example Sentences
- My dog's olfactory abilities are so strong, he can smell pizza from three blocks away.
- The wine expert's olfactory expertise allowed her to identify over 200 different scents in a single glass.
- After getting COVID, his olfactory function was temporarily impaired, making even garlic smell like nothing.
olfactory
ADJECTIVE[/oʊlˈfæktəri/]
relating to the sense of smell
The chef trusts his olfactory sense more than any recipe book.
The olfactory test at the factory proves satisfactory!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'olfacere' meaning 'to smell', which combines 'olere' (to smell) and 'facere' (to make or do). The suffix '-ory' means 'relating to' or 'for the purpose of'.
Breakdown
olfac- (from Latin olere 'to smell' + facere 'to make') + -ory (relating to) = olfactory
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📝Examples
“My dog's olfactory abilities are so strong, he can smell pizza from three blocks away.”
“The wine expert's olfactory expertise allowed her to identify over 200 different scents in a single glass.”
“After getting COVID, his olfactory function was temporarily impaired, making even garlic smell like nothing.”
“The perfumer's olfactory memory was so precise that she could recreate any scent just from childhood memories.”
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