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sensation

Letters that make sensation

s, a, o, e, n, t, i are letters that make 'sensation'

Words within sensation

sens, ti, SA, NSA, Sat, sen, at, en, SE, on, Io, ion, At, Se, Ti are words within 'sensation'

sensation is a 9 letter word ending with n
sensation is a 9 letter word starting with s

5 possible definitions for 'sensation'

Sensation as "the faculty through which the external world is apprehended"

Under this definition, sensation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sentience, sense, sentiency, sensory faculty have the same meaning as 'sensation'

sensation as a type

'sensation' can be a type of faculty, mental faculty, module.

Types of sensation

sensibility, modality, sensitivity, sensitiveness, sensory system, sense modality are types of 'sensation'.

Derivatives of sensation

sensitize, sensify, sensibilize, sensibilise, sensorial, sensitise, feel, sense, sensuous, sentient, sensory are derivatives of 'sensation'.

Sensation as "an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation"

Under this definition, sensation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

sense experience, esthesis, aesthesis, sense impression, sense datum have the same meaning as 'sensation'

sensation as a type

'sensation' can be a type of perception.

Types of sensation

odour, visual sensation, taste, gustatory perception, auditory sensation, masking, threshold, vision, odor, sound, smell, limen, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception, taste sensation, gustatory sensation, taste perception, synesthesia, synaesthesia are types of 'sensation'.

Derivatives of sensation

feel, sense are derivatives of 'sensation'.

Example of sensation used within this context

"a sensation of touch"

Sensation as "someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field"

Under this definition, sensation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

adept, maven, mavin, hotshot, superstar, whizz, wizard, champion, ace, genius, star, virtuoso, whiz, wiz have the same meaning as 'sensation'

sensation as a type

'sensation' can be a type of expert.

Types of sensation

track star is a type of sensation.

Derivatives of sensation

practiced, consummate, skillful, adept, breeze through, sweep through, sail through, star, nail, ace, pass with flying colors, good, expert, proficient, skilful, masterful, masterly, virtuoso(a) are derivatives of 'sensation'.

Sensation as "a state of widespread public excitement and interest"

Under this definition, sensation is a noun and has the following properties:

sensation as a type

'sensation' can be a type of inflammation, fervor, excitement, excitation, fervour.

Example of sensation used within this context

"the news caused a sensation"

Sensation as "a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest"

Under this definition, sensation is a noun and has the following properties:

sensation as a type

'sensation' can be a type of stir.

Example of sensation used within this context

"anticipation produced in me a sensation somewhere between hope and fear"