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receptive

[ ri-sep-tiv ]
/ rɪˈsɛp tɪv /
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adjective

having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind.
willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener.
of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ.
(in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive).

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Origin of receptive

From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540–50. See reception, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM receptive

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Words related to receptive

sympathetic, welcoming, sensitive, susceptible, open-minded, amenable, approachable, ready, interested, hospitable, responsive, friendly, open, accessible, alert, bright, favorable, observant, perceptive, persuadable

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British Dictionary definitions for receptive

receptive
/ (rɪˈsɛptɪv) /

adjective

able to apprehend quickly
tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably
able to hold or receive

Derived forms of receptive

receptively, adverbreceptivity (ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪtɪ) or receptiveness, noun
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