sensitivity
/ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sensitivities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
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
Meaning · English
The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.
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.