sensitive — quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensətɪv/
Korean meaning: 민감한, 예민한
Korean pronunciation: 센서-티브 (강세: 센서)
Example Sentences
- My phone is so sensitive that it unlocks when I just think about touching it.
- She's sensitive about her cooking, so I always say it's delicious even when it tastes like cardboard.
- The smoke detector is very sensitive to burning toast.
sensitive
ADJECTIVE//ˈsensətɪv//
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
a focused sound engineer wearing professional headphones adjusts a tiny dial on the mixing board with extreme precision. She pauses and tilts her head slightly, listening intently to barely audible differences in the audio. Even the smallest adjustment of the control causes her to immediately notice the change in sound quality. Her facial expression shows intense concentration as she fine-tunes each setting. A musician in the background watches nervously as she picks up on every minor imperfection in the recording. someone being quick to detect and respond to the slightest changes and influences
The more expensive, the more sensitive and defensive!
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Origin
14세기 라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, '감각으로 느끼다'라는 의미의 'sensus'에서 시작되었습니다. 마치 고대 로마 시대 의사들이 환자의 맥박을 민감하게 감지했던 것처럼, 우리의 감각이 얼마나 예민한지를 나타내는 단어가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My phone is so sensitive that it unlocks when I just think about touching it.”
“She's sensitive about her cooking, so I always say it's delicious even when it tastes like cardboard.”
“The smoke detector is very sensitive to burning toast.”
“This is a sensitive topic that requires careful discussion.”
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