aesthesia

/iːˈstɛziə/ or /ɛˈstɛziə/

Definitions

1. noun

a perceptive awareness or feeling, especially one that is vague or intangible

“The artist’s sense of aesthesia for color and texture was unparalleled in her field.”

2. noun

a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of sensation and perception

“The professor lectured on the history of aesthesia and its impact on modern psychology.”

3. noun

the faculty or power of perceiving or feeling

“Her aesthesia for music was so developed that she could detect even the slightest pitch change.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • insensitivity
  • numbness