Synästhesie
synaesthesia (cross-sensing, e.g. 'hearing' colours)
noun zuen-aes-te-ZEE Rare
Origin: from Greek syn (together) + aisthesis (perception)
Usage Note
Synästhesie is the neurological phenomenon where one sense involuntarily triggers another (e.g. perceiving colours when hearing music). It is discussed in psychology, art, and music contexts in German media and is a well-known concept at B2 level.
Examples
"Bei Synästhesie kann das Hören von Musik Farbempfindungen auslösen."
Natural Translation
With synaesthesia, hearing music can trigger colour sensations.
Literal Translation
At synaesthesia can the hearing of music colour-sensations trigger.
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