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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).

Words related to receptive

responsiveness, acceptance, observance, impartiality, understanding, interest, receptiveness, tolerance

Words nearby receptive

reception centre, reception desk, reception room, receptionism, receptionist, receptive, receptive aphasia, receptor, receptor protein, recess, recession

Origin of receptive

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

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British Dictionary definitions for receptivity

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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