Definitions for sensitivity

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sensitivity sen·si·tiv·i·ty

Spelling: [sen-si-tiv-i-tee]

IPA: /ˌsɛn sɪˈtɪv ɪ ti/

Sensitivity is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 226 anagrams from letters in sensitivity (eiiinssttvy).

Definitions for sensitivity

noun

1. the state or quality of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
2. Physiology. the ability of an organism or part of an organism to react to stimuli; irritability. degree of susceptibility to stimulation.
3. Electricity. the ability of a radio device to react to incoming signals, expressed as the minimum input signal required to produce a specified output signal with a given noise level. the input, as voltage, current, or the like, required to produce full deflection in an electric measuring device, expressed as the ratio of the response to the magnitude of the input quantity.

Origin of sensitivity

First recorded in 1795-1805; sensitive + -ity

Examples for sensitivity

There are several factors that determine the sensitivity of the method.

She said the defining characteristic of her husband was his sensitivity.

In vers libre his musical chances are but in sensitivity and invention.

But how can a magnet increase the sensitivity of a vacuum tube?

They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.

Of course there was no official way to have these interviews given the sensitivity of the topic.

His sensitivity to this problem came out in his first sharp disagreement with his boss, VMI superintendent Francis H. Smith.

Is it connected with the phenomena of exteriorization of sensitivity or motivity?

Neither individual would go on the record due to the sensitivity of discussing personnel matters.

Valentine Mitchel was, however, a young man of some sensitivity.