αἴσθησις

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • Perception from the senses, feeling, hearing, seeing
  • Perception by the intellect as well as the senses
  • That which is perceived: scent
  • Ability to perceive: discernment
  • Cognition or discernment of moral discernment in ethical matters

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek αἰσθάνομαι (perceive).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αἰσθάνομαι

Gloss

perceive

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