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aesthesics

|aes-the-sics|

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/ɛsˈθiːsɪks/

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/iːsˈθiːsɪks/

study of perception

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aesthesics' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aisthēsis,' where 'aisthē-' meant 'perception' or 'sensation.'

Historical Evolution

'aisthēsis' transformed into the English word 'aesthetics,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aesthesics.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'perception or sensation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of sensory or aesthetic perception.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the study or science of sensory or aesthetic perception.

Aesthesics explores how we perceive beauty and art.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/21 06:21