Sensitive or Sensative

Understand why “Sensitive” is correct and “Sensative” is incorrect.

Sensative

Incorrect spelling - “Sensative” is incorrect due to wrong vowel.

"Sensative" is a common misspelling of "Sensitive". Always use "Sensitive" when referring to the correct word.

Sensitive

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Sensitive” means easily affected or delicate.

Definition of Sensitive

"Sensitive": “Sensitive” means easily affected or delicate.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Sensitive

  • delicate
  • emotional

Usage Examples

"Correct:" She is very sensitive.

"Correct:" This is a sensitive topic.

"Correct:" His skin is sensitive.

"Correct:" Handle with sensitive care.

"Incorrect:" She is very sensative.

"Incorrect:" This is a sensative topic.

"Incorrect:" His skin is sensative.

"Incorrect:" Handle with sensative care.

Notes:

  • Ends with ‘-tive’.
  • Not ‘-tave’.
  • Watch vowel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Sensitive vs sensative – correct spelling?

A: Sensitive is correct.

Q: Why is sensative wrong?

A: Wrong vowel.

Q: Meaning?

A: Easily affected.

Q: Trick?

A: ends with ‘tive’.

Summary

“Sensitive vs sensative”: The correct spelling is sensitive. Avoid sensative, a spelling mistake.