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ultrasensitive

sen·si·tive
U u

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-si-tiv]
    • /ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-si-tiv]
    • /ˈsɛn sɪ tɪv/

Definitions of ultrasensitive word

  • adjective ultrasensitive endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses. 1
  • adjective ultrasensitive readily or excessively affected by external agencies or influences. 1
  • adjective ultrasensitive having acute mental or emotional sensibility; aware of and responsive to the feelings of others. 1
  • adjective ultrasensitive easily pained, annoyed, etc. 1
  • adjective ultrasensitive pertaining to or connected with the senses or sensation. 1
  • adjective ultrasensitive Physiology. having a low threshold of sensation or feeling. 1

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Origin of ultrasensitive

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin sēnsitīvus, irregular formation on Latin sēns-, past participle stem of sentīre to sense (see -ive); replacing Middle English sensitif(e) < Middle French sensitif, sensitive < Medieval Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Ultrasensitive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ultrasensitive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ultrasensitive usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ultrasensitive

adj ultrasensitive

  • hypersensitive — excessively sensitive: to be hypersensitive to criticism.

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