the neurological ability of the body to sense movement and position
proprioception in American English
(ˌproʊpriəˈsɛpʃən)
noun
Physiology
the normal awareness of one's posture, movement, balance, and location based on the sensations received by the proprioceptors
proprioception in American English
(ˌproupriəˈsepʃən)
noun
Physiology
perception governed by proprioceptors, as awareness of the position of one's body
Word origin
[1905–10; proprio- + (re)ception]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Expressionism, aspect ratio, overcall, push-up, scrounge
Examples of 'proprioception' in a sentence
proprioception
Is this a tiny bit of proprioception (feedback from one's joints) returning?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Using different balls in training improves what is known as proprioception.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
I get no messages back from my joints - the natural process called proprioception - telling me what they're doing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Proprioception can be regained by working with physiotherapists to improve balance, coordination and flexibility, and spatial awareness.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Batsmen need to work on proprioception - your sense of balance and awareness of your body.