Sense Datum (Noun)
Meaning
An unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a sensation of touch".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The infant's sense datum of warmth and comfort came from her mother's gentle touch.
- The cool breeze on his skin was a pleasant sense datum on a hot summer day.
- Her sense datum of the rough texture of the tree bark was heightened by her curiosity.
- The bright flash of light was a startling sense datum that made him jump.
- The soothing music created a calming sense datum that eased her stress.