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Word: SENSITIVITY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 E 1 N 1 S 1 I 1 T 1 I 1 V 4 I 1 T 1 Y 4
Length 11 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /senหˆsษชtษชvษชti/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of SENSITIVITY

noun
  1. The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.
  2. The ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli.
  3. The proportion of individuals in a population that will be correctly identified in a binary classification test.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "sensitivity" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "sensitivity" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SENSITIVITY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SENSITIVITY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SENSITIVITY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SENSITIVITY is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in SENSITIVITY? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in SENSITIVITY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SENSITIVITY:

  • # the sensitivity effect
  • # master of sensitivity
  • # playing with sensitivity
  • # in terms of sensitivity

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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