Synaesthesia

/ˌsɪnəsˈθiːziə/ noun

Definition

A neurological condition in which one sense involuntarily triggers another; seeing sounds, tasting shapes, hearing colors.

Etymology

From Greek 'syn' (together) + 'aisthesis' (sensation). Already explored this sensory marvel! The artistic variant inspires the best creative work.

Kelly Says

Already celebrated this sense-mixing superpower! But here's more: many artists DELIBERATELY try to create synaesthetic art — music you can 'see,' paintings you can 'hear.' Kandinsky painted symphonies! 🎨🎵

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