nonsensuous

adjective

non·​sen·​su·​ous ˌnän-ˈsen(t)-sh(ə-)wəs How to pronounce nonsensuous (audio)
: not relating to the senses or sensible objects : not sensuous
Dreams are to be understood as primarily nonsensuous experiences …John B. Cobb
… the sense world, exclusive of all nonsensuous objects.Joseph J. Kockelmans

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonsensuous was in 1855

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Cite this Entry

“Nonsensuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonsensuous. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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