sensitivity
Translation
sensitivity, awareness, delicacy, responsiveness
Examples
He showed great sensitivity to her feelings.
He showed great sensitivity to her feelings.
The sensitivity of the topic requires careful discussion.
The sensitivity of the topic requires careful discussion.
This test measures the sensitivity of your hearing.
This test measures the sensitivity of your hearing.
Grammar Patterns
sensitivity ((to sth.)) the quality of reacting to (sth.) This test measures sensitivity to light.
show/have sensitivity to demonstrate awareness and understanding He showed great sensitivity to her feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: responsiveness, delicacy, awareness; Antonyms: insensitivity
Etymology
From 'sensitive' plus the suffix '-ity', which forms nouns of state or quality.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'state of being sensitive'. If you are sensitive, you have sensitivity.