die Sensitivität
Translation
sensitivity, sensitiveness
Examples
Ihre Sensitivität für Kunst ist bemerkenswert.
Her sensitivity for art is remarkable.
Die Sensitivität des Geräts ist sehr hoch.
The sensitivity of the device is very high.
Grammar Patterns
die Sensitivität für+4 sensitivity for ((sth.)) Her sensitivity for art is remarkable.
die Sensitivität gegenüber+3 sensitivity towards ((sb./sth.)) He showed great sensitivity towards her feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfindlichkeit, Feingefühl; Antonyms: Unempfindlichkeit, Grobheit
Etymology
From Latin 'sentire' (to feel), related to the German adjective 'sensitiv' (sensitive) with the noun-forming suffix '-ität' (-ity).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'sensitivity'. Think of a 'sensitive' person's 'ability' (-ität).