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insensible

[ in-sen-suh-buhl ]
/ ɪnˈsɛn sə bəl /
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adjective

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Origin of insensible

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Latin word insēnsibilis. See in-3, sensible

synonym study for insensible

See indifference.

OTHER WORDS FROM insensible

in·sen·si·bly, adverbin·sen·si·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby insensible

inseminate, insemination , inseminator, insenescence, insensate, insensible, insensible perspiration, insensitive, insentient, insep., inseparable
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Words related to insensible

cold, gradual, imperceptible, inanimate, insensate, numb, obdurate, oblivious, torpid, unaware, unconscious, unfeeling, unintelligible, unmindful, inappreciable, unsusceptible, unimpressible

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British Dictionary definitions for insensible

insensible
/ (ɪnˈsɛnsəbəl) /

adjective

lacking sensation or consciousness
(foll by of or to) unaware (of) or indifferent (to)insensible to suffering
thoughtless or callous
a less common word for imperceptible

Derived forms of insensible

insensibility or insensibleness, nouninsensibly, adverb
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Medical definitions for insensible

insensible
[ ĭn-sĕn′sə-bəl ]

adj.

Having lost consciousness, especially temporarily; unconscious.
Lacking physical sensation or the power to react, as to pain or cold; numb.
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