English · Word Candidate

sensitivity

/ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sensitivities

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chất lượng hoặc trạng thái nhạy cảm

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Noun

Examples

In any event, the incident, and the media attention it attracted, highlights the sensitivity of language politics in Singapore and is reflective of the fact that this sensitivity extends to campus life.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khả năng của một sinh vật hoặc cơ quan phản ứng với các kích thích bên ngoài

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sensitivity” mean?

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

Is “sensitivity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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