Paroptic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, or relating to the alleged capability to perceive colors, differences in brightness, and/or formed images by means other than eyesight, especially through the skin or upon touching with the fingertips. not-comparable
"These five series of experiments confirmed him in his opinion that there is a "paroptic" perception which is sui generis, and he decided to examine this in greater detail rather than establish further instances of its existence."
Example
More examples"These five series of experiments confirmed him in his opinion that there is a "paroptic" perception which is sui generis, and he decided to examine this in greater detail rather than establish further instances of its existence."
Etymology
From para- + optic.
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