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sensate.

Perceived by one or more of the senses.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsɛn.seɪt/
  1. Perceived by one or more of the senses.

  2. Having the ability to sense things physically.

  3. Felt or apprehended through a sense, or the senses.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English sensat, from Late Latin sensatus (“able to sense”), from sensus (“sense”).

verb/ˈsɛn.seɪt/
  1. To feel or apprehend by means of the senses; to perceive.

    transitive
    to sensate light, or an odour
Where this word comes from

From Middle English sensat, from Late Latin sensatus (“able to sense”), from sensus (“sense”).

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