receptivity
noun
ability, willingness, or quickness to receive or accept ideas, requests, experiences, etc..
receptiveness
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a variation of
receptivity.
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a word derived from
receptive.
Example Sentences
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Work on what psychologists call conversational receptiveness to foster empathy which can bridge the gap between the beliefs you each hold....
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2023
His emphasis on Russia's receptiveness to talks came after a series of stinging defeats since the start of September that have swung the momentum of the conflict in favour of Ukraine.
From Reuters ● Oct. 11, 2022
There is no question that lighting a hall and playing an anthem can stimulate a receptiveness to serious music at hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
In the courage of the young protagonist, Mirabel, and the receptiveness of young viewers, though, she sees hope for the future.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
One factor in Ernest’s receptiveness to Harvard’s offer had been the thought of how excited his wife would be about returning to her native New England.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
