sensory processing sensitivity

noun

a temperamental or personality trait involving an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli

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Meanings

nounsensory processing sensitivity (plural sensory processing sensitivities)

plural sensory processing sensitivities

  1. human sciencesa temperamental or personality trait involving an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli

    Synonyms: SPS

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna temperamental or personality trait involving an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli

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SPS
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sensory processing sensitivity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sensory%20processing%20sensitivity

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“sensory processing sensitivity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sensory%20processing%20sensitivity. Accessed November 2, 2026.

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