sensitise

Other spellings

• (US) sensitize

Word parts

sensitive + -ise

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /sɛnsɪtaɪz/
• Hyphenation: sen‧si‧tise

Verb

Plain form sensitise

Third-person singular sensitises

Past tense sensitised

Past participle sensitised

Present participle sensitising

1. If you sensitise a person, you make them sensitive to something.
   • Antonym: desensitise