senso

/ˈsɛnzoʊ, ˈsɛnsoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A sense or perception; especially one that is intuitive or instinctive.

“Her intuition was a keen sense of senso that allowed her to anticipate her opponent’s move.”

2. noun

A sense organ or sense organ system.

“The senso of the octopus is highly developed, allowing it to detect even the slightest changes in its environment.”

3. noun

A sense of smell or a sense organ for smelling.

“The senso of the cat was highly sensitive, allowing it to detect even the slightest whiff of food.”

4. noun

A sense of hearing or a sense organ for hearing.

“The senso of the bat is highly developed, allowing it to navigate and hunt in complete darkness.”

5. noun

A sense of taste or a sense organ for tasting.

“The senso of the shark is highly developed, allowing it to detect even the slightest changes in the chemical composition of the water.”

6. noun

A sense of touch or a sense organ for feeling.

“The senso of the snake is highly sensitive, allowing it to detect even the slightest vibrations in the air.”

7. noun

A sense of balance or a sense organ for balance.

“The senso of the inner ear is highly developed, allowing the human to maintain balance and equilibrium.”

8. noun

A sense of sight or a sense organ for seeing.

“The senso of the eye is highly developed, allowing the human to perceive and interpret visual information.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensibility
  • sensitivity

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • numbness