esthesio

/ɛsˈθiːsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the perception of a stimulus through a sense organ, especially a sensation such as touch, pressure, or temperature.

“The esthesis of the cold wind on her skin made her shiver.”

2. noun

a sense or feeling of something.

“She had a strange esthesis that something was off in the room.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • unresponsiveness