acuaesthesia
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/ˌækjuːiˈsθiːʒə/
water sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acuaesthesia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aqua' meaning 'water' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation'.
Historical Evolution
'aqua' and 'aisthesis' combined in Greek to form 'acuaesthesia', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sensation of water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to perceive or sense water or moisture.
The acuaesthesia of certain animals allows them to detect water sources from a distance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/01 21:08