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sen·so·ry

sensory

pronunciation:
sen s ri
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of or pertaining to the senses.
Dogs have very keen sensory abilities.The ears and eyes are sensory organs.
similar words:
sensational, sensual
definition 2: of or pertaining to the transmitting of stimuli from the sense organs to the brain.
derivation: sensorial (adj.)