Meaning & use
synesthesia
A condition in which stimulating one sense triggers an automatic, involuntary experience in another sense.
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Because of her synesthesia, she perceives the number seven as being colored a pale green.
Some musicians with synesthesia report seeing distinct colors whenever they hear certain chords.
A note on using this word
A neurological trait, not a disorder; common forms link letters, numbers, or sounds to specific colors.
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