noun
- the sense of body position and movement; awareness of the position and motion of parts of the body
Usage: medical; psychology
Examples
- The dancer’s excellent kinesthesia allowed her to perform complex movements with precision.
- Physical therapy helped improve his kinesthesia after the injury.
- Athletes rely on kinesthesia to coordinate their movements during competition.
- The neurologist tested the patient’s kinesthesia by asking him to touch his nose with eyes closed.
- Yoga practice can enhance your kinesthesia and body awareness.
- Children develop kinesthesia as they learn to walk and run.