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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSensation
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.
"After the workout, she experienced a pleasant sensation of relaxation." - 2
A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.
"The new movie became a sensation, attracting audiences from all over the country."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin sensationalis and sensatio, stemming from the Latin sentire ('to feel, perceive'). Entering Middle English via Old French in the 15th century, the term originally referred strictly to physical perception through the senses before evolving to also describe a widespread feeling of excitement or a remarkable event.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sensation" is said worldwide
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sensation
Transliteration: sɑ̃.sa.sjɔ̃
"Après l'exercice, elle a ressenti une sensation de relaxation."
Sensation
Transliteration: zɛnˈzaːt͡si̯oːn
"Nach dem Training hatte sie ein angenehmes Gefühl der Entspannung."
sensazione
Transliteration: senzaˈtsjone
"Dopo l'allenamento, ha provato una piacevole sensazione di rilassamento."
sensación
Transliteration: sen.saˈsjon
"Después del ejercicio, sintió una agradable sensación de relajación."
sensação
Transliteration: sẽsaˈsɐ̃w
"Após o treino, ela sentiu uma agradável sensação de relaxamento."
संवेदना
Transliteration: saṃvedanā
"व्यायाम के बाद, उसने विश्राम की सुखद संवेदना का अनुभव किया।"
感觉
Transliteration: gǎnjué
"锻炼后，她感到一种愉悦的放松感觉。"
감각
Transliteration: gamgak
"운동 후 그녀는 편안한 감각을 느꼈다."
感覚
Transliteration: kankaku
"運動の後、彼女は心地よいリラックス感を感じた。"
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