adj
olfactory
ol-FAK-tuh-ree
adj
1
Relating to the sense of smell.
"Dogs have a far more sensitive olfactory system than humans."
"The perfume was designed to trigger a strong olfactory memory."
How to Use Olfactory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, scientific word meaning "to do with smell."
When to use it
Mostly used in scientific, medical, or technical writing rather than everyday speech.
Common pairings
olfactory nerve
olfactory sense
olfactory receptors
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin olfactorius, built from olere ("to smell") and facere ("to make").