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)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*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. |