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sensitivitythe quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/

Korean meaning: 민감성, 감수성

Korean pronunciation: 센서**티**버티

Example Sentences

  • My vampire friend's sun sensitivity makes beach parties awkward.
  • The noise sensitivity of our neighbor is so extreme that even our goldfish swimming creates complaints.
  • Teachers need sensitivity when dealing with students' diverse backgrounds.

sensitivity

NOUN

//ˌsensəˈtɪvəti//

the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli

sensitivity concept
💡 Concept

the quality of being easily affected by changes or stimuli

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌsensɪˈtɪvəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootsens-
Suffix--itiv-ity

Origin

라틴어 'sentire(느끼다)'에서 시작되어, 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 마치 고대 로마 병사가 적의 움직임을 '센서'처럼 예민하게 감지했던 것처럼, 무언가를 섬세하게 느끼는 능력을 나타내는 단어가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My vampire friend's sun sensitivity makes beach parties awkward.

😄 Fun example

The noise sensitivity of our neighbor is so extreme that even our goldfish swimming creates complaints.

Teachers need sensitivity when dealing with students' diverse backgrounds.

The camera's light sensitivity allows for stunning night photography.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

awarenessresponsivenesssusceptibilityreceptivenessperceptiveness

Antonyms

insensitivitycallousnessindifference

Related

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