sensation

noun

the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

a state of widespread public excitement and interest

a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

Roots

sentiosens- · Latin · feel

Synonyms for sensation

sensen feelingn tinglingn thrilln excitementn perceptionn sensoryadj sensibilityn sensoriumn impressionn

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Where does sensation come from?

The word sensation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sens-, from Latin sentio (“feel”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.