aeroscepsis
|aer-o-scep-sis|
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/ˌɛəroʊˈskɛpsɪs/
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/ˌeərəʊˈskɛpsɪs/
perception of air
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroscepsis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'skepsis' meaning 'perception'.
Historical Evolution
'aero' and 'skepsis' combined in Greek to form 'aeroscepsis', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'perception of air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the perception or sensation of air or the atmosphere.
The aeroscepsis of the mountain air was invigorating.
Synonyms
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