afferent

adjective

Definition of afferentnext
as in sensory

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Recent Examples of afferent Ray 11 carries approximately 11% of the total afferent fibers innervating the star, yet occupies roughly 25% of the primary somatosensory cortex devoted to the star as a whole. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD). — Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afferent
  1. sensory
  2. receptive
Adjective
  • Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s soundscape, created with sound artist and musician Scott Gailey, adds another key sensory layer.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensory
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  • Industry reviews have been reasonably receptive so far, but paying customers are proving tougher.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Employees who feel cared about also become more receptive to feedback and change.
    — Michael Corvini, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of receptive

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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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