sense β any of the five physical abilities (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: any of the five physical abilities (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)
Pronunciation (IPA): /sens/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has an amazing sense of smell - she can detect burnt food from three rooms away!
- It doesn't make sense to wear a winter coat in summer.
- I sense that my cat is plotting something evil when she stares at me like that.
sense
NOUN[/sens/]
any of the five physical abilities (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)
A woman uses all five senses while exploring the farmers market
Through fog so dense, trust your sense when you're tense!
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π³Etymology
Origin
From Latin sensus, derived from the verb sentire meaning 'to feel' or 'to perceive'. The Romans used this term to express sensation and perception, and it has been transmitted through the centuries to modern English.
Breakdown
sensus (feeling, sensation) β sentire (to feel, to perceive). The suffix -us is a Latin nominative masculine singular ending that converts the verb root into a noun.
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βMy grandmother has an amazing sense of smell - she can detect burnt food from three rooms away!β
βIt doesn't make sense to wear a winter coat in summer.β
βI sense that my cat is plotting something evil when she stares at me like that.β
βUse your common sense when crossing the street.β
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