proprioceptive

adjective

pro·​pri·​o·​cep·​tive ˌprō-prē-ō-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce proprioceptive (audio)
: of, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
a proprioceptive sensation
proprioceptive feedback

Examples of proprioceptive in a Sentence

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The idea is that, under normal circumstances, your body has a good idea of where you’re positioned in space thanks to sensory information coming from sources like your vision, vestibular system (which gauges balance), and proprioceptive system (which handles body awareness). Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024 Your body’s balance center is governed by three peripheral sensory systems: the visual field, the vestibular system, and the proprioceptive (sensory nerves) system, according to The University of Kansas Health system. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 Pros and Cons ⊕ Superb fit ⊕ Unrestricted, natural, proprioceptive ride ⊕ Soft, bouncy midsole ⊗ Cushioning is too thin for some ⊗ Sole too flexible for some As foams have evolved to be increasingly lighter, marathon racing shoes are getting thicker and more cushioned. Cory Smith, Outside Online, 19 Sep. 2024 For some, particularly those with sensory processing challenges, this position might offer deeper proprioceptive input, which is inherently comforting. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for proprioceptive 

Word History

Etymology

Latin proprius own + English -ceptive (as in receptive)

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of proprioceptive was in 1906

Dictionary Entries Near proprioceptive

Cite this Entry

“Proprioceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proprioceptive. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

proprioceptive

adjective
pro·​prio·​cep·​tive -ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce proprioceptive (audio)
: activated by, relating to, or being stimuli arising within the organism
proprioceptive feedback
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