sensitivity
ˌsɛnsəˈtɪvɪti
sensitivities
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Definition of sensitivity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionalawareness and responsiveness to others' feelings
  • Her sensitivity to others' emotions is remarkable.
empathy sensibility
2.
biologyTECH.ability to respond to external stimuliTECH.
  • The plant's sensitivity to light affects its growth.
reactivity responsiveness
3.
mathematicsTECH.probability of correctly identifying true positivesTECH.
  • The test's sensitivity is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
accuracy specificity
4.
photographyTECH.degree of response to lightTECH.
  • The film's sensitivity to light affects image quality.
5.
technologyTECH.degree of response to an input signalTECH.
  • The sensor's sensitivity determines its effectiveness.
acuity reactivity responsiveness
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Expressions with sensitivity

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quality of an issue likely to cause conflict in government or public life
The border question has great political sensitivity between the neighboring countries.
condition where eyes hurt in bright light
Her sensitivity to light made it hard to go outside.
condition where bright light easily causes discomfort or pain in the eyes
His light sensitivity worsened after the concussion, so he wore dark glasses.
strong fear and alertness about being turned away by others
Her rejection sensitivity made every delayed reply feel like a personal slight.
tests checking how living cells or people react to drugs or substances
The doctor ordered sensitivity testing to choose the right antibiotic.
degree to which something changes or reacts when the temperature changes
The temperature sensitivity of the enzyme affected the success of the experiment.

Origin of sensitivity

Latin, sentire (to feel)

Terms with sensitivity included in their meaning

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sensitivity
having an allergy to a specific substance
physical discomfort
experience pain or sensitivity on skin or body
easy nausea
sensitivity to certain foods or smells
insensitive person
person lacking sensitivity or intelligence
air reaction
sensitivity to dust leading to symptoms like sneezing or itching
sensitivity
make something more acute or sensitive
brain health
neurologic disorder with intense head pain, nausea and light sensitivity
sensitivity
sensitive or easily agitated temperament

Examples of sensitivity in a sentence

  • Sensitivity to her friend's needs was her strength.
  • The animal's sensitivity to sound is remarkable.
  • Sensitivity to temperature changes can trigger a response in reptiles.
  • The sensitivity of the method improved detection rates.
  • High sensitivity is vital for early disease screening.
  • High sensitivity is needed for low-light photography.

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  1. French:sensibilité, réactivité, ...
  2. German:Einfühlungsvermögen, Empfindlichkeit, ...
  3. Italian:sensibilità, ...
  4. Spanish:sensibilidad, receptividad, ...
  5. Portuguese:sensibilidade, ...
  6. Chinese:敏感性, 感受性, ...
  7. Japanese:感受性, 感度, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسَّاسِيَّة, استِجاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְגִישׁוּת, דַּרְגַּת רְגִישׁוּת, ...
  10. Russian:чувствительность, точность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чутливість, сенситивність, ...
  12. Hindi:संवेदनशीलता, प्रतिक्रिया क्षमता, ...
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