senses
|sen/ses|
/ˈsɛnsɪz/
(sense)
perceiving
Etymology
'sense' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sensus', where 'sentire' meant 'to feel'.
'sensus' transformed into the Old French word 'sens', and eventually became the modern English word 'sense'.
Initially, it meant 'to feel or perceive', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'faculty of perception'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'sense', referring to the faculties by which the body perceives an external stimulus.
Humans have five basic senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
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Noun 2
a particular meaning of a word or phrase.
The word 'bank' has several senses, including a financial institution and the side of a river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41