Sensory etymology

English

English word sensory comes from Latin sensorius (sensory), which is a form of Latin sensus (a feeling, sentiment), which in turn ultimately derives from Proto-Indo-European *sent- (to feel)

Etymology of sensory

Detailed word origin of sensory

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*sent- Proto-Indo-European (ine) to feel  , to go, walk, travel, to head for
sentio Latin (lat) I feel; I perceive with the senses. I have an opinion; I feel an emotion. I perceive: I notice mentally.
sensus Latin (lat) (poetic) understanding, reason. A feeling, sentiment. Perception, capability of feeling, ability to perceive.
sensorius New Latin (la-new) Sensory.
sensory English (en) Of the senses or sensation. (biology, dated) sensorium.