Definition

Related to or involving multiple senses at the same time, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Example

The museum offers a multisensory experience that engages visitors through sight, sound, and touch.

Conversation

I just read about this multisensory approach to teaching kids how to read.

That sounds interesting! How does it work?

It combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods to engage all the senses.

Wow, that could really help kids learn better!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multisensory is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "sensory" (from Latin "sensus", meaning sense). The word describes something that involves or engages many senses at once.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') senses being engaged together, which is what multisensory means.

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