synaesthesia
Americannoun
noun
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physiol a sensation experienced in a part of the body other than the part stimulated
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psychol the subjective sensation of a sense other than the one being stimulated. For example, a sound may evoke sensations of colour
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Etymology
Origin of synaesthesia
from New Latin, from syn- + -esthesia, from Greek aisthēsis sensation
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The UK Synaesthesia Association say synaesthesia isn't a disease or illness and is not at all harmful.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2022
Synaesthesia is a blending of the senses, related to the way signals in the brain are processed.
From The Guardian • Apr. 5, 2019
Synaesthesia is where the senses are mixed together - for example seeing colour when listening to music - or tasting food and hearing chords.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2014
As president of the UK Synaesthesia Association he meets many people with these types of abilities.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2013
Synaesthesia can come in many forms as the different senses mix and melt together.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2013
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