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Sensitivity
01
(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
sensitivities
02
the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
03
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
04
the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others
Examples
Her sensitivity to others' feelings made her a great counselor.
05
susceptibility to a pathogen
Lexical Tree
hypersensitivity
insensitivity
sensitivity
sensitive
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