Sensitivity Definition

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sensitivities
noun
sensitivities
The condition or quality of being sensitive.
Webster's New World
The capacity to respond to changes in the environment.
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The degree of response of a receiver or instrument to an incoming signal or to a change in the incoming signal, as in FM radio.
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The degree of response to light, especially to light of a specified wavelength, as in photographic film.
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The proportion of individuals in a population with a particular disease or condition that are correctly identified when administered a test for that disease or condition.
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Other Word Forms of Sensitivity

Noun

Singular:
sensitivity
Plural:
sensitivities

Sensitivity Sentence Examples

  • The rocks were deceptively sharp and the coldness of the water increased the sensitivity of the soles of her feet.

  • They can be connected to sensors whose sensitivity dwarfs anything a human can do.

  • Sensitivity to the specific allergen is often lifelong.

  • Isotretinoin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.

  • It was silly to cry, but didn't he have any sensitivity?

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Words Starting With

SSESEN

Words Ending With

YTYITY

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sensitivity

Words Starting With S and Ending With Y

Starts With S & Ends With YStarts With SE & Ends With YStarts With S & Ends With TY

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With S11 Letter Words Ending With Y