an issue of great sensitivity

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• sensitivity — sen‧si‧tiv‧i‧ty [ˌsensˈtɪvti] noun [uncountable] 1. the degree to which something is likely to be affected by something else: • Because of their sensitivity to aluminum ingot prices, both companies expect a fall in profits. • Particular areas… …   Financial and business terms

• sensitivity — sen|si|tiv|i|ty [ ,sensə tıvəti ] noun ** ▸ 1 understanding ▸ 2 physical reaction ▸ 3 emotional reaction ▸ 4 of situation/issue ▸ 5 ability to measure 1. ) uncount the quality of understanding how someone feels and being careful not to offend… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• sensitivity */*/ — UK [ˌsensəˈtɪvətɪ] / US noun Word forms sensitivity : singular sensitivity plural sensitivities 1) a) [uncountable] the quality of understanding how someone feels and being careful not to offend them Delivering bad news requires sensitivity on… …   English dictionary

• Oat sensitivity — represents a sensitivity to the proteins found in oats, Avena sativa. Sensitivity to oats as a result of allergy or to the seed storage proteins either inhaled or ingested. A more complex condition results to individuals who have gluten sensitive …   Wikipedia

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• literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …   Universalium

• HEBREW LITERATURE, MODERN — definition and scope beginnings periodization …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• WOMAN — This article is arranged according to the following outline: the historical perspective biblical period marriage and children women in household life economic roles educational and managerial roles religious roles women outside the household… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• tragedy — /traj i dee/, n., pl. tragedies. 1. a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically that of a great person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or society …   Universalium

• sen·si·tiv·i·ty — /ˌsɛnsəˈtıvəti/ noun, pl ties 1 a : the tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you [noncount] I was surprised by her extreme sensitivity about even the smallest suggestions that we made. often …   Useful english dictionary

• RIGHTS, HUMAN — The following article deals with the subject of human rights, their essence and the contents of various fundamental rights as reflected in the sources of Jewish Law. The interpretation of Israel s Basic Laws concerning human rights in accordance… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism