responsiveness

Also re·spon·siv·i·ty

[ri-spon-siv-nis]

noun

1. the quality or state of being responsive.

2. Machinery.,  the ability of a machine or system to adjust quickly to suddenly altered external conditions, as of speed, load, or temperature, and to resume stable operation without undue delay.

Word History and Origins

Origin of responsiveness¹

First recorded in 1840–50; responsive + -ness

Example Sentences

The results were striking: the compound not only lowered blood sugar and improved insulin responsiveness but also addressed broader metabolic dysfunctions through a previously underexplored biological route.

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He adds that “when there is desperation to commune with a loved one, any glimmer of responsiveness can be interpreted as lucidity.”

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“The eTurbos therefore make a significant contribution to the responsiveness, performance and efficiency of the drive system,” Porsche’s press material deadpans.

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When there is desperation to commune with a loved one, any glimmer of responsiveness can be interpreted as lucidity, exaggerated with each recall and retelling.

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Some of the patients still preferred the nuance and responsiveness of a human therapist, but the medical literature suggests patients are warming up to the idea of a nonhuman therapist.

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Related Words

• impartiality 
• receptivity