Sensitivity and Sensation

Sensitivity

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

Sensation and sensitivity are semantically related in awareness topic. In some cases you can use "Sensation" instead a noun "Sensitivity", when it comes to topics like responsiveness to stimuli.

Sensation

Sensation noun - An indefinite physical response to a stimulus.

Sensitivity and sensation are semantically related in feeling topic. Sometimes you can use "Sensitivity" instead a noun "Sensation", if it concerns topics such as awareness.

How words are described

sweet sweet sensitivity sweet sensation
human human sensitivity human sensation
physical physical sensitivity physical sensation
gentle gentle sensitivity gentle sensation
Other adjectives: mild, light, great, intense, slight, false, psychic, tactile, new, odd, cultural.
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