BusinessAugust 20, 2026

ultrasensitive

UL-truh-sen-suh-tiv

Definition

Extremely responsive or capable of detecting minute changes, signals, or substances with a very high degree of precision.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ultra' (beyond) and the Latin 'sentire' (to feel), combining to describe something that perceives or reacts beyond normal levels.

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