[ˈsɛnsɪtɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
(e.g: the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones)

- having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
(e.g: I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill)

- kept secret or with restrictions on disclosure to avoid endangering security
(e.g: he was suspected of passing sensitive information to other countries)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from Old French sensitif, -ive or medieval Latin sensitivus, formed irregularly from Latin sentire ‘feel’. The current senses date from the early 19th century

[ˈsɛnsɪtɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘sensory’): from Old French sensitif, -ive or medieval Latin sensitivus, formed irregularly from Latin sentire ‘feel’. The current senses date from the early 19th century