terrain-sensitive
|ter-rain-sen-si-tive|
/təˈreɪn ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
responsive to land features
Etymology
'terrain-sensitive' is a compound word formed from 'terrain' and 'sensitive'. 'Terrain' originates from Latin 'terra', meaning 'earth', and 'sensitive' comes from Latin 'sensitivus', meaning 'capable of feeling'.
'Terrain' evolved from Old French 'terrein', and 'sensitive' from Old French 'sensitif'. The combination into 'terrain-sensitive' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'terrain' referred to 'land' and 'sensitive' to 'feeling'. Together, they now describe technology that adapts to land features.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to equipment or technology that adjusts or responds to the characteristics of the terrain.
The terrain-sensitive vehicle adjusted its suspension to navigate the rocky path.
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Last updated: 2025/03/11 04:42