sensitivity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The ability to understand and respond carefully to other people's feelings.

   She handled the bad news with great sensitivity.

2. 2
   noun

   The quality of being easily affected, hurt, or upset by something.

   His sensitivity to criticism made the meeting difficult.

3. 3
   noun

   The ability of a device or instrument to detect small changes or amounts.

   Scientists improved the sensitivity of the instruments to detect tiny particles.

4. 4
   noun

   The ability of the body or an organ to respond to physical stimuli.

   The lens of the eye increases the eye's sensitivity to light.

From sensitive + -ity.

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