'dryness-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'dryness,' meaning 'the state of being dry,' and 'sensitive,' meaning 'quick to detect or respond to slight changes.'

'dryness' and 'sensitive' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'dryness-sensitive' is a modern adaptation to describe sensitivity to dry conditions.

Initially, 'sensitive' meant 'capable of sensation,' but over time it evolved to include 'responsive to specific conditions,' such as dryness.