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[ˈsɛnsɪtɪv], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
(e.g: the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones)
- having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
(e.g: I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill)
- kept secret or with restrictions on disclosure to avoid endangering security
(e.g: he was suspected of passing sensitive information to other countries)
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Origin
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from Old French sensitif, -ive or medieval Latin sensitivus, formed irregularly from Latin sentire ‘feel’. The current senses date from the early 19th century
[ˈsɛnsɪtɪv], (Noun)
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- a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences
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Origin
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late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from Old French sensitif, -ive or medieval Latin sensitivus, formed irregularly from Latin sentire ‘feel’. The current senses date from the early 19th century
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