sensor Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈsɛn.sə/
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Sensor as a Noun
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A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
The smoke sensor triggered the alarm.
Sensor in a Sentence
The smoke sensor triggered the alarm.
Modern phones contain a light sensor that adjusts brightness.
A motion sensor detected movement in the empty room.
Word Forms & Grammar
sensor (plural sensors)
Words That Rhyme With Sensor
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Origin of Sensor
Originated 1925–30, formed as a Latin loanword from sentiō (“to feel”) + -tor (“-er”). By surface analysis, sense + -or.
Sensor at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛn.sə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner |
| Plural | sensors |
Pronouncing Sensor
You say sensor as /ˈsɛn.sə/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɛn).