proprioceptive

adjective

pro·​pri·​o·​cep·​tive ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-tiv 

: of, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism

a proprioceptive sensation

proprioceptive feedback

Examples of proprioceptive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kim’s proprioceptive electric actuators, also called quasi-direct drive actuators, simplified things. —John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

In addition to consistently maintaining smoother trajectories, the proprioceptive soft wing reduced the unwanted lift impulse over the disturbance by 87% compared with its rigid counterparts on conventional AUVs. —Etiido Uko march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026

Engineers at Southampton, Edinburgh, and Delft have integrated liquid-metal e-skin and proprioceptive sensing into a soft robotic wing. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026

The proprioceptive system, which is what your muscles and joints tell you about your limb position. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin proprius "one's own" + -o- + English -ceptive (in receptive) — more at proper entry 1

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for proprioceptive

• contraceptive
• nociceptive
• deceptive
• perceptive
• receptive

Medical Definition

proprioceptive

adjective

pro·​prio·​cep·​tive -ˈsep-tiv 

: activated by, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism

proprioceptive feedback