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sensitivity

sen·si·ti·vity

UK/ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ US/ˈsɛnsɪvəti/ fairly common

noun

1.

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation

  • “sensitivity to pain”
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2.

the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences

  • “a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity”
  • “the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth”
3.

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

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4.
5.

the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

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Origin

From sensitive + -ity.

Phrases

  • case sensitivity
  • chemical sensitivity
  • climate sensitivity
  • multiple chemical sensitivity
  • rejection sensitivity
  • rejection sensitivity dysphoria
  • sensitivity read
  • sensitivity reader

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