O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

proprioception

/prəˈprɪəʊsɛpʃən/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does proprioception mean?

noun

The sense of the relative position and movement of one's own body in space, and the ability to sense the position and movement of one's own body without looking at it. This sense is mediated by proprioceptors in muscles, tendons, and joints.

Example

"The gymnast relied on her proprioception to perform a flawless dismount from the balance beam."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for proprioception

Antonyms of proprioception

Rhymes with proprioception