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The definition of sensory is something that has to do with the senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, or hearing.

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An example of sensory used as an adjective is a sensory event, such as the smelling of flowers.

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See sensory in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of the senses or sensation
connected with the reception and transmission of sense impressions

Origin: sens(e) + -ory

See sensory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the senses or sensation.
Transmitting impulses from sense organs to nerve centers; afferent.

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