Die Empfindlichkeit
Example: Die Empfindlichkeit der Haut variiert bei verschiedenen Menschen stark.
Definition
"Die Empfindlichkeit" refers to the degree to which a person or object is sensitive or responsive to stimuli, such as touch, light, or sound. For example, "Die Empfindlichkeit der Haut" describes how easily skin reacts to external influences, varying greatly among individuals.
Etymology
The word "die Empfindlichkeit" comes from the German verb "empfinden," meaning to feel or perceive, combined with the suffix "-lichkeit," which forms nouns indicating a quality or state. So, "Empfindlichkeit" literally means the quality of being able to feel or sense. Did you know this term captures both physical sensitivity and emotional responsiveness?
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"Die Empfindlichkeit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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