Definition

To make someone or something sensitive again after they have become less sensitive.

Example

After the treatment, the doctor explained how to resensitize the skin to the medication.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read that you can resensitize your taste buds after a while.

Really? How does that work?

You just need to take a break from strong flavors for a bit.

That sounds interesting; I might try it after my spicy food phase!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resensitize → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sensitize" (from Latin "sensibilis", meaning able to feel). The word means to make sensitive again or to restore sensitivity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'able to feel' ('sensitize') — this helps you remember that resensitize means to make something sensitive again.

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