Allergy vs Sensitivity

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Allergy

Top 2.000 (häufig)

Sensitivity

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
 AllergySensitivity
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ˈæl.ə.dʒi//🇺🇸 //ˈælərdʒi//🇬🇧 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/"]/
BedeutungA reaction to something that makes you sick.The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.
BeispielShe has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick.Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-Niveau-C1
Wortartnoun
Kollokationenfood allergy, seasonal allergy, allergy symptoms, allergy testextreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity, extreme, great, high, degree, have, develop, display, training, with sensitivity, sensitivity about, sensitivity in, a lack of sensitivity
Antonyme-insensitivity, indifference, apathy
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'allergy' with 'intolerance'., Using 'allergy' as a countable noun incorrectly., Not recognizing symptoms can vary widely.Confused with 'sensible' — they have different meanings., Used inappropriately in technical contexts, where it refers to devices rather than feelings., Overgeneralizing its application, using it in places where emotional context isn't relevant.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'allergy' in medical or casual contexts. Avoid in formal writing unless specifically discussing health.Often used in contexts involving emotional intelligence or awareness. Suitable in both professional and personal conversations. Avoid in overly casual situations where it may seem too formal.

Häufige Fragen: Allergy vs Sensitivity

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Allergy und Sensitivity?

Allergy: A reaction to something that makes you sick. Sensitivity: The ability to understand and care about others' feelings.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Allergy: She has an allergy to peanuts that makes her very sick. Sensitivity: Her sensitivity to criticism made her an empathetic friend.

Kann ich Allergy und Sensitivity austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Allergy und Sensitivity sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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