sensitive-footed
|sen-si-tive-foot-ed|
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/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv ˈfʊtɪd/
easily affected feet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sensitive-footed' originates from the combination of 'sensitive' and 'footed', where 'sensitive' means 'easily affected by external stimuli' and 'footed' refers to having feet.
Historical Evolution
'sensitive' comes from the Latin word 'sensitivus', and 'footed' is derived from Old English 'fot' meaning 'foot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sensitive' meant 'capable of sensation', but over time it evolved to mean 'easily affected by external stimuli'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having feet that are easily affected by external stimuli or conditions.
The sensitive-footed cat avoided the hot pavement.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 16:35