Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cryptaesthesia

Noun

/ˌkrɪp.təˈes.θi.ə/

Definition

Cryptaesthesia refers to an individual’s ability to perceive or sense things that are not immediately evident or visible, often related to an underlying or hidden awareness.

Examples

Many artists claim to experience cryptaesthesia, allowing them to capture emotions in their work that can’t be seen.
Her cryptaesthetic sense helped her understand the subtleties of human emotions in ways that others could not.

Meaning

The term combines ‘crypto-‘, meaning hidden or secret, with ‘aesthesia’, meaning perception or sensation. It indicates a form of awareness that goes beyond ordinary sensory perception.