Ilmaaistinguid
Ilmaaistinguid is a neologism used to describe a theoretical set of sensations linked to air and atmospheric conditions. It is not a formally recognized field of science, but it appears in niche philosophical, literary, and speculative contexts. The term is often deployed to discuss how environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, wind, and scent carried by air can be perceived as distinct experiences rather than purely objective measurements.
Derived from Estonian roots ilmaa- 'air' and aistinguid 'senses', the term roughly translates to 'air senses'.
In fiction, authors use ilmaaistinguid to describe characters who perceive air as a medium that carries colors,
Because the term lacks a standard definition, its use is varied and sometimes contested. It sits at
Related concepts include synesthesia, phenomenology, and environmental perception.