Sense and Sensitivity

Sense

Sense noun - An indefinite physical response to a stimulus.

Sensitivity is a synonym for sense in awareness topic. In some cases you can use "Sensitivity" instead a noun "Sense", when it comes to topics like feeling of animate being.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity noun - (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation.
Usage example: sensitivity to pain
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Synonyms for Sensitivity

Sense is a synonym for sensitivity in awareness topic. Sometimes you can use "Sense" instead a noun "Sensitivity", if it concerns topics such as responsiveness to stimuli.

How words are described

human human sense human sensitivity
physical physical sense physical sensitivity
low low sense low sensitivity
usual usual sense usual sensitivity
Other adjectives: proper, poor, strong, extreme, great, false, acute, spiritual, new, traditional, greater, odd, bizarre, basic, literal, heightened.
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