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kinesthesis

/kɪˈnɛsθɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does kinesthesis mean?

noun

The sense of movement and position of one's body in space, especially the sense of the relative position of one's limbs and body parts. This sense is mediated by proprioceptors in muscles, tendons, and joints.

Example

"The gymnast relied on her kinesthesis to execute the complex routine without stumbling."

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