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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSensory-deprivation
/ˈsɛn.sər.i ˌdɛp.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses, such as sight, hearing, and touch.
"Extended periods of sensory-deprivation can lead to hallucinations and altered states of consciousness." - 2
A technique or therapy involving an isolated, lightproof, and soundproof environment to promote physical and mental relaxation.
"She booked a session in a flotation tank to experience sensory-deprivation for stress relief."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'sensory', derived from Late Latin 'sensorius' (relating to the senses), and 'deprivation', stemming from Latin 'deprivatio' (a stripping away or loss). Coined in the mid-20th century within psychological and neurological research contexts, it gained prominence during studies on the effects of isolating human subjects from external stimuli.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sensory-deprivation" is said worldwide
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privation sensorielle
Transliteration: privasjɔ̃ sɑ̃sɔʁjɛl
"La privation sensorielle peut altérer la perception du temps."
Sensorische Deprivation
Transliteration: zɛnˈzoːʁɪʃə depʁivaˈt͡sioːn
"Sensorische Deprivation wird in manchen Therapien zur Entspannung eingesetzt."
privazione sensoriale
Transliteration: privatˈtsjone sensoriale
"Gli esperimenti di privazione sensoriale richiedono un rigoroso controllo etico."
privación sensorial
Transliteration: pɾivaˈsjon sensoˈɾjal
"La privación sensorial prolongada causa efectos psicológicos intensos."
privação sensorial
Transliteration: pɾivaˈsɐ̃w sɐ̃soˈɾjaw
"A privação sensorial é estudada no contexto da psicologia experimental."
संवेदी वंचना
Transliteration: samvedi vanchana
"संवेदी वंचना का मस्तिष्क पर गहरा प्रभाव पड़ सकता है।"
感觉剥夺
Transliteration: gǎnjué bōduó
"感觉剥夺实验测试了人类对极端隔离的心理承受能力。"
감각 박탈
Transliteration: gamgak baktal
"감각 박탈은 피험자에게 환각을 유발할 수 있다."
感覚遮断
Transliteration: kankaku shadan
"感覚遮断タンクはリラクゼーションによく使われます。"
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