How do you use the word "desensitization" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "desensitization": Desensitization to violence is a growing concern. The desensitization process took several weeks.

Desensitization Meaning

/ˌdiːˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe act or process of desensitizing, of reducing or eliminating sensitivity.

Sentence Examples

Desensitization to violence is a growing concern.

The desensitization process took several weeks.

Allergy shots are used for the desensitization of the immune system.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The patient's ____ to the allergen required gradual exposure therapy.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

____ to violence is a growing concern.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English sensitive Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English sensitize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English sensitization English desensitization From de- + sensitization.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Furthermore, the desensitization steps should be incremental so that the animal experiences little or no fear response during the sessions." — 2015, Ilona Rodan, Sarah Heath, editors, Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare, Elsevier Health Sciences, →ISBN, page 43:

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