An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The perception or awareness of stimuli through the senses.

Etymology (EN): From M.L. sensationem (nominative sensatio), from L.L. sensatus “endowed with sense, sensible,” from L. sensus “feeling,” → sense.

Etymology (PE): Hess-kard, hesseš, verbal nouns of hess kardin, hessidan, → sense.