sense datum

sense datum — n. that which is immediately perceived as the direct effect of stimulus on a sense organ …   English World dictionary

sense-datum — *sensum, percept, *sensation, image …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

sense-datum — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun (plural sense data) : an immediate unanalyzable private object of sensation a sharp pain, an afterimage, or a round coin experienced as an ellipse is a sense datum …   Useful english dictionary

sense-datum — sense da·tum .dāt əm, .dat , .dät n, pl sense da·ta ə the immediate private perceived object of sensation as distinguished from the objective material object itself …   Medical dictionary

sense datum — sense′ da tum n. psl pph the basic unit of an experience resulting from the stimulation of a sense organ; a stimulus or an object of perception or sensation • Etymology: 1920–25 …   From formal English to slang

sense datum — sense data …   Philosophy dictionary

sense datum — 1. Also called sensum. Psychol. the basic unit of an experience resulting from the stimulation of a sense organ; a stimulus or an object of perception or sensation. 2. Epistemology. datum (def. 3). [1920 25] * * * …   Universalium

sense datum — noun an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation (Freq. 3) a sensation of touch • Syn: ↑sensation, ↑esthesis, ↑aesthesis, ↑sense experience, ↑sense impression • Derivationally relat …   Useful english dictionary

sense datum — /ˈsɛns deɪtəm/ (say sens daytuhm) noun (plural sense data) Psychology any experiential factor that results from the action of a stimulus on a sense organ …   Australian English dictionary

sense-datum — noun (plural sense data) Date: 1882 an immediate unanalyzable private object of sensation …   New Collegiate Dictionary

sense datum — noun Philosophy an immediate object of perception which is not a material object …   English new terms dictionary