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labyrinthine sense

labyrinthine sense

9.9
A sense that tells you where your head is and how it moves from the inner ear
  • noun
  • /ˌlæbəˈrɪnˌθin sɛns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sentido laberíntico
  • Our labyrinthine sense helps us maintain our balance while walking or running.

Examples

  • The labyrinthine sense is crucial for coordinating head and eye movements.

  • Disorders affecting the labyrinthine sense can result in vertigo and dizziness.

  • The labyrinthine sense helps us maintain balance.

  • Many animals rely on their labyrinthine senses for navigation.

  • Disorders affecting the labyrinthine sense can result in vertigo and dizziness.

  • Our labyrinthine sense helps us maintain our balance while walking or running.

  • The labyrinthine sense is crucial for coordinating head and eye movements.

Synonyms

equilibrium
vslabyrinthine sense
  • Specialized
7 7.2

The sense of balance in the inner ear that tells you head position and movement

emphasizes detection of head position and movement specifically
sense of balance
vslabyrinthine sense
4 3.4

The ability to keep your body steady so you do not fall

focuses on detecting head position and movement rather than the resulting bodily ability
vestibular system
vslabyrinthine sense
  • Specialized
1 6.3

Parts of the inner ear that help you keep your balance and know your body's position

focuses on the sensory detection of head position and movement rather than the organs
vestibular sense
vslabyrinthine sense
  • Specialized
8.2

Parts of the inner ear that tell your body about balance and movement

is specifically about detecting head position and movement via inner ear sensors
sense of equilibrium
vslabyrinthine sense
  • Specialized
6.0

Parts of the inner ear that tell you your head position and keep you balanced

focuses on the sense detecting head position and movement rather than the full system
vestibular apparatus
vslabyrinthine sense
  • Specialized
9.1

Parts in the inner ear that help keep balance and show where your head is

is the sensory process detecting head position and movement rather than the physical organs

Surface Forms

labyrinthine sense singular
labyrinthine senses plural

Morphology

labyrinthine + sense

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'labyrinthine' (relating to the inner ear labyrinth) modifies 'sense' (a sensory faculty), so together they denote the inner‑ear sense that detects head position and movement. Although somewhat technical, the meaning is directly predictable from the constituent words and follows normal compositional semantics, so a learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Labyrinthine sense comes from the inner ear's tiny labyrinth, a maze of narrow tubes. The little maze holds tiny sensors that tell the brain where the head is and how it moves, so the phrase refers to the body's system for 'balance'.