Pronunciation: /əˈfɪrəntli/
adverb in a manner relating to the transmission of sensory information towards the central nervous system
A1 She walked afferently towards the door, unsure of what she would find on the other side.
A2 The cat followed the laser pointer afferently around the room, trying to catch the elusive red dot.
B1 The detective examined the crime scene afferently, looking for any clues that could help solve the case.
B2 The artist painted afferently, allowing their emotions to guide each brushstroke on the canvas.
C1 The therapist listened afferently to the patient's concerns, offering support and guidance throughout the session.
C2 The scientist observed the experiment afferently, carefully noting each variable and its potential impact on the results.
formal The sensory neurons carry information afferently from the body to the brain.
informal The nerve signals travel afferently to the brain to tell it what's going on.
slang The messages are sent afferently to the brain to let it know what's up.
figurative Her emotions were being transmitted afferently, causing her to feel overwhelmed.
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