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sensitivity in Finnish

sensitivity in Finnish is herkkyys, havaintokyky — sensitivity means the quality of being easily affected or upset.

sensitivity in Finnish

herkkyys
noun
havaintokyky
noun
(biology) The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.

What does "sensitivity" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being easily affected or upset.
    "She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone."
  2. noun The degree to which something (a person, organ, or device) responds to stimuli or change.
    "Cameras with higher sensitivity take clearer photos in dim light."
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sensitivity in a sentence

  • She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone.
  • His sensitivity to criticism made him avoid sharing his poems.
  • Cameras with higher sensitivity take clearer photos in dim light.
  • You can adjust the mouse sensitivity in the settings.

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What is "sensitivity" in Finnish?
"sensitivity" in Finnish is herkkyys, havaintokyky. sensitivity means: The quality of being easily affected or upset.
How do you use "sensitivity" in a sentence?
Example: "She spoke about the loss with great sensitivity, careful not to hurt anyone." In Finnish, "sensitivity" is herkkyys, havaintokyky.
Are there other ways to say "sensitivity" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "sensitivity": herkkyys, havaintokyky.
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