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kinesthetically

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a kinesthetic way, or in terms of kinesthetics

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Children can be taught visually, auditorily, or kinesthetically.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a kinesthetic manner; by means of kinesthesia

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he can perceive shapes kinesthetically

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: kinaesthetically

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English kinesthetic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ly Middle English -ally English -ally English kinesthetically From kinesthetic + -ally.