Definition of sensitive

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Sensitive (a.) Having a capacity of being easily affected or moved; as, a sensitive thermometer; sensitive scales..

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Tender-hearted :: Tender-hearted (a.) Having great sensibility; susceptible of impressions or influence; affectionate; pitying; sensitive.
Quick :: Quick (superl.) Sensitive; perceptive in a high degree; ready; as, a quick ear..
Dermis :: Dermis (n.) The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and enderon. See Skin, and Illust. in Appendix..
Intenerate :: Intenerate (a.) To make tender or sensitive; to soften.
Thick-skinned :: Thick-skinned (a.) Having a thick skin; hence, not sensitive; dull; obtuse..
Nonsensitive :: Nonsensitive (a.) Not sensitive; wanting sense or perception; not easily affected.
Cold :: Cold (n.) Not sensitive; not acute.
Quick :: Quick (n.) The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively..
Thin-skinned :: Thin-skinned (a.) Having a thin skin; hence, sensitive; irritable..
Delicacy :: Delicacy (a.) The state of being affected by slight causes; sensitiveness; as, the delicacy of a chemist's balance..
Mimosa :: Mimosa (n.) A genus of leguminous plants, containing many species, and including the sensitive plants (Mimosa sensitiva, and M. pudica)..
Alive :: Alive (a.) Having susceptibility; easily impressed; having lively feelings, as opposed to apathy; sensitive..
Soul :: Soul (n.) The spiritual, rational, and immortal part in man; that part of man which enables him to think, and which renders him a subject of moral government; -- sometimes, in distinction from the higher nature, or spirit, of man, the so-called animal soul, that is, the seat of life, the sensitive affections and phantasy, exclusive of the voluntary and rational powers; -- sometimes, in distinction from the mind, the moral and emotional part of man's nature, the seat of feeling, in distinction fr
Prude :: Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech..
Raw :: Raw (n.) A raw, sore, or galled place; a sensitive spot; as, to touch one on the raw..
Passion :: Passion (n.) The state of the mind when it is powerfully acted upon and influenced by something external to itself; the state of any particular faculty which, under such conditions, becomes extremely sensitive or uncontrollably excited; any emotion or sentiment (specifically, love or anger) in a state of abnormal or controlling activity; an extreme or inordinate desire; also, the capacity or susceptibility of being so affected; as, to be in a passion; the passions of love, hate, jealously, wrath
Radiomicrometer :: Radiomicrometer (n.) A very sensitive modification or application of the thermopile, used for indicating minute changes of radiant heat, or temperature..
Tasimer :: Tasimer (n.) An instrument for detecting or measuring minute extension or movements of solid bodies. It consists essentially of a small rod, disk, or button of carbon, forming part of an electrical circuit, the resistance of which, being varied by the changes of pressure produced by the movements of the object to be measured, causes variations in the strength of the current, which variations are indicated by a sensitive galvanometer. It is also used for measuring minute changes of temperature..
Gross :: Gross (superl.) Not easily aroused or excited; not sensitive in perception or feeling; dull; witless.
Nervous :: Nervous (a.) Sensitive; excitable; timid.
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