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hy·per·sen·si·tive
 hypersensitive
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- pronunciation:
- haI
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tihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
excessively or unduly sensitive.
- similar words:
- ticklish
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| definition 2: |
sensitive or allergic to something that does not bother most people.
Some children are hypersensitive to wheat. |
| related words: |
huffy, nervous, sensitive |
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| derivations: |
hypersensitiveness (n.), hypersensitivity (n.) |
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