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