The term 'temperature-sensitive' combines 'temperature,' from Latin 'temperatura,' meaning 'a moderation,' and 'sensitive,' from Latin 'sensitivus,' meaning 'capable of feeling or perceiving.'

'Temperature' evolved from the Latin 'temperatura' through Old French 'temperature' to Middle English 'temperatour.' 'Sensitive' evolved from Latin 'sensitivus' through Old French 'sensitif' to Middle English 'sensitif.'

Initially, 'temperature' referred to moderation or balance, while 'sensitive' meant capable of feeling. Together, they now describe something affected by temperature changes.