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sen si ti vi tee

  • n  (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation
    sensitivity to pain
  • n  the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences
    a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity
  • n  sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
  • n  susceptibility to a pathogen
  • n  the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment

  • One of the biggest questions in climate sensitivity has been the role of low-level cloud cover.
  • Twelve years later, after Mary Bell had served her time in prison for two counts of manslaughter, the Daily Star handled the young woman's pending release with equal sensitivity .
  • When Prince realized his sensitivity loss was a result of being cut, he says, "I could feel so much anger building up in me because I didn't have a choice.
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  • Kenny MacAskill in Times Online
    He had been received in Tripoli in "an inappropriate manner", Mr MacAskill said. "It showed no compassion or sensitivity to the families of the 270 victims of Lockerbie. Assurances had been given by the Libyan Government that any return would...
  • Jennifer Aniston in CTV.ca
    We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another,said Pitt and Aniston in a joint statement in January 2005. "We ask in advance for your kindness and sensitivity in the coming months."
  • Oprah Winfrey in CNN International
    In a statement, Winfrey said, "I'd like to thank the South African Police Services for bringing this investigation at my Academy to a timely resolution. I am grateful for their compassion and sensitivity to the girls during this difficult time. It...

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