weather-sensitive
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/ˈwɛðər ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
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/ˈwɛðə ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
affected by weather
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weather-sensitive' originates from the combination of 'weather' and 'sensitive', where 'weather' refers to atmospheric conditions and 'sensitive' means easily affected.
Historical Evolution
'weather-sensitive' is a modern English term formed by combining 'weather' and 'sensitive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sensitive to atmospheric conditions', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
easily affected or influenced by changes in the weather.
The crops are weather-sensitive and require careful monitoring.
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