Meaning & use
Olfaction
Last updated
The sense of smell, or the physiological process of perceiving odors.
See it in a sentence
Dogs rely heavily on olfaction to navigate their environment.
Researchers study how olfaction influences memory and emotion.
A note on using this word
Comes from the Latin 'olfacere', meaning 'to smell', combining 'olere' (to smell) and 'facere' (to make).
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Olfaction”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.