Etymology

polyaesthesia

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Today it means: A number of identical feelings nevertheless higher than the number of causes. Full definition →

First used 1888
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From poly- + -aesthesia.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1888 A number of identical feelings nevertheless higher than the number of causes.

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