sensitivity / sensibilities
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sensitivity
The quality of reacting strongly to external stimuli, feelings, or criticism; sensitivity.
Wegen seiner großen Empfindlichkeit nimmt er sich jede Bemerkung zu Herzen.
Because of his great sensitivity, he takes every comment to heart.
The word can be derived well: the verb 'empfinden' (to feel/perceive) becomes the adjective 'empfindlich' (sensitive), and from that the noun 'die Empfindlichkeit' (sensitivity). It describes the quality of being sensitive.
Er ist sehr empfindlich, was Geräusche angeht.
He is very sensitive when it comes to noise.
The context shows the meaning: if the word refers to people, it means sensitivity. In connection with technology, it is about the response of a device. In politics or social interaction, it refers to delicate topics.
Ihre Empfindlichkeit gegenüber Kälte ist sehr ausgeprägt.
Her sensitivity to cold is very pronounced.
In a technical context, 'Empfindlichkeit' (sensitivity) is often used with verbs like 'einstellen' (to set), 'anpassen' (to adjust), 'erhöhen' (to increase), or 'verringern' (to decrease).
Ich muss die Empfindlichkeit meiner Computermaus noch anpassen.
I still need to adjust the sensitivity of my computer mouse.
When it is about delicate topics, the plural 'die Empfindlichkeiten' (sensibilities) is often used. Typical verbs here are 'berücksichtigen' (to take into account), 'respektieren' (to respect), or 'verletzen' (to offend/hurt).
Der Diplomat kennt die politischen Empfindlichkeiten in der Region sehr gut.
The diplomat knows the political sensibilities in the region very well.
dissolution / solution / resolution
'die Auflösung' and 'die Empfindlichkeit' can both describe how precisely a device works in technology. That is why they can easily be confused. 'die Auflösung' says how many details an image, a monitor, or a camera can show. 'die Empfindlichkeit' says how strongly a sensor or measuring device responds even to small changes. With a camera, then, the resolution is important for image details, while the sensitivity is more about how well it reacts to light or signals. Remember: Auflösung concerns details in the result; Empfindlichkeit concerns the reaction to small stimuli.
Die Empfindlichkeit des Sensors ist so hoch, dass er schon kleine Bewegungen erkennt.
The sensitivity of the sensor is so high that it detects even small movements.
Die Auflösung des neuen Monitors ist hoch, deshalb sind die Bilder sehr scharf.
The resolution of the new monitor is high, so the images are very sharp.