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Merriam - Webster Word of the day * olfactory *
[size=19]äl-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē ōl-
: of or relating to the sense of smell
olfactory receptors
olfactory sensations
olfactorily
äl-ˈfak-t(ə-)rə-lē
ōl-
adverb[/size]
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[size][size]Olfactory derives from the past participle of the Latin olfacere ("to smell"), which was formed from the verb olēre ("to give off a smell") and facere ("to do"). Olfactory is a word that often appears in scientific contexts (as in "olfactory nerves," the nerves that pass from the nose to the brain and contain the receptors that make smelling possible), but it has occasionally branched out into less specialized contexts. The pleasant smell of spring flowers, for example, might be considered an "olfactory delight." A related word, olfaction, is a noun referring to the sense of smell or the act or process of smelling.[/size][/size]
Examples of olfactory in a Sentence
[size]Recent Examples on the WebThese types of symptoms include rising sensation in the stomach or déjà vu (feeling of familiarity), olfactory aura (pleasant or unpleasant smell), and visual or auditory hallucination, Nemade explained.[size=18][size=0]—Michelle Pugle, Health, 7 Nov. 2023[/size]Beyond stimulating the olfactory system, other interventions aimed at enriching people's sensory environment (such as dancing) have been associated with cognitive improvements in older people.[size=0]—Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023[/size]Understanding its olfactory properties can elevate your experience with this cannabinoid, unlocking a world of sensory delight.[size=0]—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023[/size][/size][/size]
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'olfactory.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.[/size][/size]
Word History
[size]Etymology
Latin [size=19]olfactorius, from olfacere to smell, from olēre to smell + facere to do — more at ODOR, DO
First Known Use
circa 1658, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of olfactory was circa 1658[/size][/size]
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