Sensitive
/ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/noun
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Did you know?In ancient times, sensitivity was seen as a divine gift, linking individuals to the spiritual realm and the hidden energies of the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sent-
“to feel, perceive, or be aware”
Latin
Latin
sensitivus
“capable of feeling or perceiving”
Old French
Old French
sensitive
“able to feel or perceive; responsive”
14th Century
Middle English
sensitive
“having the ability to feel or sense; easily affected”
Modern English
English
sensitive
“having heightened awareness or response to stimuli; emotionally responsive”