sensation
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sensations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
Noun
Examples
Captain Edward Carlisle, soldier as he was, martinet as he was, felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze, her alluring smile; he could not tell what this prisoner might do.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Excitation of sensory organs.
Noun
Examples
Coordinate term: perception
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sensation” mean?
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.
Is “sensation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.