olfactory
1 synonym for olfactory, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the sense of smell.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use olfactory
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
olfactory nerve
olfactory sense
olfactory receptors
Mostly used in scientific, medical, or technical writing rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin olfactorius, built from olere ("to smell") and facere ("to make").
Full origin of olfactory →Frequently asked questions
What does “olfactory” mean?
The word “olfactory” means relating to the sense of smell. In plain terms, a formal, scientific word meaning "to do with smell.".
How do you pronounce “olfactory”?
“Olfactory” is pronounced ol-FAK-tuh-ree (/ɑlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “olfactory” in a sentence?
Here is “olfactory” used in a sentence: “Dogs have a far more sensitive olfactory system than humans.”
What part of speech is “olfactory”?
“Olfactory” is an adjective.
Where does the word “olfactory” come from?
The word “olfactory” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin olfactorius, built from olere ("to smell") and facere ("to make").
