Definitions
- Referring to a physical feeling or experience that can be pleasant or unpleasant. - Describing an intense or extraordinary experience that is often short-lived. - Talking about a perception or awareness of something through the senses.
- Referring to one of the five physical abilities to perceive the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. - Describing a feeling of intuition or perception beyond the physical senses. - Talking about a meaning or interpretation of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to perception and awareness.
- 2Both can refer to physical experiences.
- 3Both can have multiple meanings depending on the context.
- 4Both are essential for understanding and interacting with the world.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Sensation refers to a specific physical experience while sense encompasses a broader range of perceptions and interpretations.
- 2Type: Sensation is always related to the physical senses while sense can also refer to intuition or interpretation.
- 3Duration: Sensation is often short-lived while sense can be long-lasting.
- 4Usage: Sensation is more commonly used in medical or scientific contexts while sense is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 5Connotation: Sensation can have a more intense or extreme connotation while sense can be more neutral or subjective.
Remember this!
Sensation and sense both relate to perception and awareness but differ in their scope, type, duration, usage, and connotation. Sensation refers to a specific physical experience that can be intense or extraordinary, while sense encompasses a broader range of perceptions and interpretations, including intuition and meaning. Sensation is often short-lived and more commonly used in medical or scientific contexts, while sense is more versatile and can be used in various contexts with a more neutral or subjective connotation.
