synesthesia
1 of 1noun/ˌsɪnəsˈθiʒə/
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a neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway
- In synesthesia, hearing music may evoke the perception of colors or shapes.
- Synesthetes experience unique sensory perceptions that are not typical for most individuals.
- The artist's synesthesia influenced the vibrant colors and textures in her paintings.
- Researchers study synesthesia to understand how the brain processes sensory information.
- Synesthesia can manifest in various forms, such as associating numbers with specific colors.