esthesis

English

Alternative forms

• aesthesis, æsthesis

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek αἴσθησις (aísthēsis, “perception”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /iːsˈθiː.sɪs/, /ɪsˈθiː.sɪs/, /ɛsˈθiː.sɪs/

Noun

esthesis (countable and uncountable, plural estheses)

1. (philosophy, psychology) Elemental awareness of sensory stimulation.

Synonyms

• aesthesia, esthesia

Related terms

• esthesic
• esthesics

See also

• poiesis

Anagrams

• hessites, sees shit