proprioception
1 synonym for proprioception, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The sense of where the parts of your body are in relation to one another.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
kinesthesia
How to use proprioception
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sense of proprioception
impaired proprioception
improve proprioception
loss of proprioception
It is a technical term used mostly in medicine, neuroscience, physical therapy and sports training.
Etymology
The word comes from proprioceptor, which was built from the Latin proprius, meaning "one's own," plus reception. The British neurophysiologist Charles Scott Sherrington coined it in 1906.
Full origin of proprioception →Frequently asked questions
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is the sense of where the parts of your body are relative to each other. It lets you move without watching every limb.
How do you pronounce proprioception?
In American English it is pronounced proh-pree-oh-SEP-shuhn, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Who coined the word proprioception?
The British neurophysiologist Charles Scott Sherrington coined it in 1906.
