hue-sensitive
|hue-sen-si-tive|
B2
/hjuː ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
sensitive to color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hue-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'hue,' meaning 'color or shade,' and 'sensitive,' meaning 'quick to detect or respond to slight changes.'
Historical Evolution
'hue' comes from Old English 'hiw,' meaning 'appearance or color,' and 'sensitive' from Latin 'sensitivus,' meaning 'capable of feeling or perceiving.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hue' referred to 'appearance or form,' but over time it evolved to specifically mean 'color or shade.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to perceive or respond to different colors or shades.
The hue-sensitive camera can detect subtle changes in color.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 13:45