time-sensitive

[tahym-sen-si-tiv]

adjective

1. (of a product, document, or information) useful or relevant for only a limited amount of time.

   These time-sensitive papers must be signed immediately.

2. Chemistry.,  having properties that physically change with the passage of time.

   When stored for prolonged periods, time-sensitive chemicals can become extremely hazardous.

time-sensitive

adjective

1. physically changing as time passes

2. only relevant or applicable for a short period of time

Word History and Origins

Origin of time-sensitive¹

First recorded in 1925–30; time ( def. ) + sensitive ( def. )

Example Sentences

"That's why we're introducing a new orange category into the system which will help our ambulance service identify time-sensitive complaints such as stroke quickly and get patients the right specialist treatment faster."

From BBC

“The medication is a lifeline for millions of women who need access to time-sensitive, critical healthcare — especially low-income women and those who live in rural and underserved areas,” said California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

At the online meeting, board members voted to give Magee emergency powers to make crucial, time-sensitive decisions.

From Los Angeles Times

Again, unless it was time-sensitive—there could be any number of reasons why it was important that it happened that day.

From Slate

As well as hosting the challenges, MrBeast is also an executive producer on the series which Amazon says will resemble his YouTube videos, "fueled by time-sensitive emotional decisions, pyrotechnics, and of course, big-rewards".

From BBC