cenesthetic

/sɛnˈɛstɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the study of the sense of touch and the spatial relationships of the body.

“The artist’s cenesthetic approach to sculpture emphasized the tactile experience of her works.”

2. noun

a person who studies the sense of touch and the spatial relationships of the body.

“The researcher was a renowned cenesthetist, known for her groundbreaking work on the sense of touch.”

Synonyms

  • kinesthetic
  • tactile

Antonyms

  • asomatognosic
  • sensory-deprived