PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

synesthesia

sin-uhs-THEE-zhuh

Definition

A neurological condition where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'syn' meaning 'together' and 'aisthesis' meaning 'sensation', reflecting the phenomenon of joined sensations.

In the news

The article mentions synesthesia as one of several neurodivergent traits discussed during the musical to highlight the unique ways different people perceive the world. It frames these experiences as part of a joyful exploration of human neurodiversity.

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