n. (pl.cilia) 1. an eyelash. 2. a hairlike extension of a cell, usually occurring in tufts or tracts, as in the stereocilia of hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. —ciliaryadj.
any one of a limited set of emotions that typically are manifested and recognized universally across cultures. The list of primary emotions varies across different theorists. They often include fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust, contempt, and surprise; some theorists also include shame, shyness, and guilt. Also called basic emotion; core emotion. Compare secondary emotion.