organoleptic

[ awr-guh-nl-ep-tik, awr-gan-l-ep‑ ]

adjective

1. perceived by a sense organ.
2. capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

organoleptic

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk /

adjective

1. able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ
2. able to perceive a sensory stimulus

Word History and Origins

Origin of organoleptic¹

1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; -lepsy, -tic