receptive
Americanadjective
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having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
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able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc..
a receptive mind.
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willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor.
a receptive listener.
- Synonyms:
- open, responsive, hospitable, amenable
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of or relating to reception or receptors
a receptive end organ.
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(in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (productive ).
adjective
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able to apprehend quickly
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tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably
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able to hold or receive
Other Word Forms
- nonreceptive adjective
- nonreceptively adverb
- receptively adverb
- receptiveness noun
- receptivity noun
- unreceptive adjective
- unreceptively adverb
Etymology
Origin of receptive
From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540–50. See reception, -ive
Example Sentences
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“I feel no regret, but I feel amused at myself that I thought it was going to be an anodyne speech,” adding, “By the way, the audience was very receptive. It was widely misreported.”
Success could yield more receptive audiences for China’s efforts to expand its economic reach, assert its interests and challenge the U.S. for global leadership.
"It's about recognising it and being really honest with people. People are far more receptive to your honesty than you think they're going to be," she says.
From BBC
Beer drinkers are more receptive to Mexican brews than ever before.
"The lads have been really receptive to us and I thank them for that. If we keep working in this way I'm excited for the future," Rosenior said.
From Barron's
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