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Updated June 2026
The quality of being easily affected by external influences or the capacity to detect or respond to slight changes. It also refers to awareness of others' feelings.
“The camera's high sensitivity allowed for excellent low-light photography.”
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/
sen·si·tiv·i·ty
Contains four I's and two S's; -ITY suffix ending
Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple I's
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