sensitivity

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sensitivity

[sensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ]

sustantivo

1. sensibilidad (f)

sensitivity [ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ]

noun

1 (emotional awareness) sensibilidad (f);to a

a good relationship involves concern and sensitivity for each other's feelings he appreciated her sensitivity to his problem

2 (touchiness) susceptibilidad (f);to a

his sensitivity to criticism people who suffer extreme sensitivity about what other people think

3 (delicate nature) [of issue, subject] lo delicado

due to the obvious sensitivity of the issue he would not divulge any details

4 (confidentiality) [of document, information] carácter (m) confidencial; confidencialidad (f)

5 [of skin, teeth] sensibilidad (f);to a

the teeth may develop some sensitivity to cold the skin's sensitivity to harsh soap

6 (responsiveness) [of instrument, film] sensibilidad (f)

the sensitivity of cells to damage by chemotherapy

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