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Etymology

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Coined by English neurophysiologist Charles Sherrington in 1906, originally in the spelling proprio-ceptive, from proprius + clipped receptive.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɛptɪv

Adjective

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proprioceptive (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to proprioception.
    • 2024 July 18, Joel Snape, “The power of proprioception: how to improve your ‘sixth sense’ – and become healthier and happier”, in The Guardian[1], →ISSN:
      [I]t’s becoming clear, as our understanding of it improves, that improving or maintaining our proprioceptive ability is key to our quality of life as we age.

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