sensory meaning and definition

SENSORY adjective

Definition of sensory (adjective)

1. of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
   • "sensory neurons"
   • synonyms: centripetal, receptive
2. involving or derived from the senses
   • "sensory experience"; "sensory channels"
   • synonyms: sensorial
   • antonym: extrasensory
3. relating to or concerned in sensation
   • "the sensory cortex"; "sensory organs"
   • synonyms: sensational