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- [kin-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, kahy-nuh s-]
- /ˌkɪn əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə, ˌkaɪ nəs-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kin-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, kahy-nuh s-]
- /ˌkɪn əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə, ˌkaɪ nəs-/
Definitions of kinesthesia word
- noun kinesthesia the sensation of movement or strain in muscles, tendons, and joints; muscle sense. 1
- noun kinesthesia Awareness of the position and movement of the parts of the body by means of sensory organs (proprioceptors) in the muscles and joints. 1
- noun kinesthesia the sensation of position, movement, tension, etc. of parts of the body, perceived through nerve-end organs in muscles, tendons, and joints 0
- noun kinesthesia Sensation or perception of motion. 0
- noun kinesthesia Proprioception or static position sense; the perception of the position and posture of the body; also, more broadly, including the motion of the body as well. See usage notes below. 0
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Origin of kinesthesia
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek kīn(eîn) to move, set in motion + esthesia
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Parts of speech for Kinesthesia
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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kinesthesia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
kinesthesia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kinesthesia
noun kinesthesia
- impression — a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, conscience, etc.
- taste — to try or test the flavor or quality of (something) by taking some into the mouth: to taste food.
- sensitivity — the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- touch — to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously.
Antonyms for kinesthesia
Top questions with kinesthesia
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