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sensitive — [sen′sə tiv] adj. [ME sensitife < MFr sensitif < ML sensitivus < L sensus: see SENSE] 1. of the senses or sensation; esp., connected with the reception or transmission of sense impressions; sensory 2. receiving and responding to stimuli… … English World dictionary
sen´si|tive|ness — sen|si|tive «SEHN suh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. receiving impressions readily: »The eye is sensitive to light. 2. a) easily affected or influenced: »The mercury in the thermometer is sensitive to changes in temperature. b) easily affected… … Useful english dictionary
sen´si|tive|ly — sen|si|tive «SEHN suh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. receiving impressions readily: »The eye is sensitive to light. 2. a) easily affected or influenced: »The mercury in the thermometer is sensitive to changes in temperature. b) easily affected… … Useful english dictionary
sen|si|tive — «SEHN suh tihv», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. receiving impressions readily: »The eye is sensitive to light. 2. a) easily affected or influenced: »The mercury in the thermometer is sensitive to changes in temperature. b) easily affected by certain… … Useful english dictionary
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