English Explanatory Dictionary

sensate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Perceived by one or more of the senses.
  2. Having the ability to sense things physically.
  3. Felt or apprehended through a sense, or the senses.
verb
  1. To feel or apprehend by means of the senses; to perceive.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛn.seɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sensate.wav

Word forms

sensate more sensate most sensate sensates sensating sensated

Etymology

From Middle English sensat, from Late Latin sensatus (“able to sense”), from sensus (“sense”).

Derived words

nonsensate sensately
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