Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sensorimotor

adjective

/ˌsɛn.sə.riˈmoʊ.tər/

Definition

Relating to the combined functions of sensory and motor processes.

Examples

The infant’s sensorimotor skills develop rapidly during the first year of life.
Therapists often use sensorimotor activities to help patients regain movement control.
The study focused on the sensorimotor responses in children with developmental challenges.

Meaning

Sensorimotor refers to the integration of sensory experiences with motor actions, often used to describe stages of development where sensory stimuli and physical movement are interconnected.