sensitivity

noun

the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

susceptibility to a pathogen

sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)

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

(physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli

Roots

sentiosens- · Latin · feel

Synonyms for sensitivity

sensitivenessn sensibilityn oversensitivenessn oversensitivityn supersensitivityn susceptibilityn hypersensitivityn touchinessn responsivenessn perceptivenessn receptivityn receptivenessn acutenessn passibilityn

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Where does sensitivity come from?

The word sensitivity breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sens-, from Latin sentio (“feel”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.