Acenesthesia

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪsɛnˈɛsθiə/

Definitions of acenesthesia

noun the inability to perceive sensations of the body

Example Sentences

A1 Acenesthesia is the inability to sense pain.

A2 Some people with acenesthesia may not be able to feel temperature changes.

B1 Acenesthesia can be a result of nerve damage or neurological disorders.

B2 Individuals with acenesthesia may have difficulty recognizing physical sensations.

C1 Acenesthesia can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.

C2 Research on acenesthesia is ongoing to better understand its causes and treatment options.

Examples of acenesthesia in a Sentence

formal Acenesthesia is a rare condition where individuals cannot perceive sensations from their own skin.

informal I heard that acenesthesia can make it difficult for people to feel touch or temperature.

slang My friend thinks he has acenesthesia because he never feels the cold like the rest of us.

figurative In a way, his emotional acenesthesia prevented him from fully experiencing the joy of the moment.

Grammatical Forms of acenesthesia

past tense

experienced

plural

acenesthesias

comparative

more acenesthetic

superlative

most acenesthetic

present tense

experience

future tense

will experience

perfect tense

have experienced

continuous tense

is experiencing

singular

acenesthesia

positive degree

acenesthetic

infinitive

to experience

gerund

experiencing

participle

experiencing

Origin and Evolution of acenesthesia

First Known Use: 1893 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acenesthesia' is believed to have originated from a combination of the Greek words 'a-' (without) and 'cenesthesia' (sensation).
Evolution of the word: Originally used in psychology to describe a lack of bodily awareness or sensation, the term has evolved to also encompass a broader range of sensory experiences and disorders.