Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

synesthesia

Noun

/ˌsɪn.əˈθiː.zi.ə/

Definition

A neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory pathway.

Examples

Many synesthetes perceive colors when they hear certain sounds.
She experiences a vivid reminder of childhood every time she smells fresh bread, a condition akin to synesthesia.
For some people, numbers are associated with specific colors, a classic example of synesthesia.

Meaning

In a person with synesthesia, one sense may trigger the perception of another, such as seeing colors when hearing music or tasting flavors when reading words.