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Meaning of olfaction
The sense of smell.
Etymology of olfaction
The word "olfaction" comes from the Latin "olfactio", which is derived from "olfacere", meaning "to smell", and is a combination of "olere", meaning "to smell", and the suffix "-facere", meaning "to make" or "to do".
Synonyms
smell
scent
odor
aroma
fragrance
perfume
bouquet
redolence
pungency
nose
sniff
snuff
whiff
inhalation
exhalation
respiration
breathing
sensation
perception
detection
recognition
identification
discernment
differentiation
distinction
acuity
keenness
sharpness
sensitivity
awareness
consciousness
perception
awareness
sensation
feeling
intuition
Definitions
- The action or process of smelling or the sense of smell.
- * The process of detecting odors through the sense of smell.
Usage Examples
- The olfaction system is responsible for detecting chemicals in the air that we perceive as smells.
- * Loss of olfaction can be a symptom of various medical conditions.
- * The scientist studied the sense of olfaction in animals to better understand its role in their behavior.
Antonyms
anosmia
blindness
deafness
numbness
insensitivity
indifference
unawareness
ignorance
neglect
disregard
inattention
insensibility
imperception
inconsciousness
unresponsiveness
apathy
lethargy
dullness
obtuseness
insipidity
flavorlessness
odorlessness
scentlessness