sensor

noun
/ˈsɛn.sə/UK/ˈsɛn.sɚ/US

Etymology

Originated 1925–30, formed as a Latin loanword from sentiō (“to feel”) + -tor (“-er”). By surface analysis, sense + -or.

Definitions

  1. A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive…

    A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

    • The smoke sensor triggered the alarm.
    • Modern phones contain a light sensor that adjusts brightness.
    • A motion sensor detected movement in the empty room.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at sensor. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at sensor. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

8 hops · closes at sensor

curated · pre-corpus. live cycle detection across the full graph is the next major milestone.

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