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Sensitivity

Seh-nsih-TIH-vih-tee

/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiː/

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sensitivity

Dictionary meaning

The ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment.

Examples

  • A galvanometer of extreme sensitivity.

Synonyms: sensitiveness

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