Sensitivity

[sensɪ'tɪvɪtɪ] or ['sɛnsə'tɪvəti]

Definition

(noun.) the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment.

(noun.) the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; 'a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity'; 'the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth'.

(noun.) (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; 'sensitivity to pain'.

(noun.) sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others).

(noun.) susceptibility to a pathogen.

Edited by Astor--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The quality or state of being sensitive; -- used chiefly in science and the arts; as, the sensitivity of iodized silver.

Edited by Flo