aesthesics

/əˈsɛstɪks/ or /ɑːˈsɛs.tɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of sense perception and the relationship between the mind and the external world

“The philosopher spent years studying the aesthesics of color and its effects on human emotion.”

2. noun

a branch of aesthetics that deals with the nature of sensation and perception

“The art historian focused on the aesthesics of sound in modern music composition.”

3. adjective

relating to or involving the nature of sense perception

“The aesthesics of the new virtual reality game were highly praised for their realism.”

Synonyms

  • aesthetics
  • perceptual
  • sensory

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • unperceptiveness