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sensitive
adjective
noun
of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
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ˈsɛnsɪtɪv
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adjective
of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security
adjective
hurting
“the tender spot on his jaw”
adjective
able to feel or perceive
“even amoeba are sensible creatures”
adjective
responsive to physical stimuli
“a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch”
adjective
being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
“sensitive to the local community and its needs”
noun
someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
“he consulted several mediums”
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the tender spot on his jaw
even amoeba are sensible creatures
the more sensible parts of the skin
a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch
a sensitive voltmeter
sensitive skin
sensitive to light
sensitive to the local community and its needs
he consulted several mediums
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