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receptive

[ri-sep-tiv]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.
Synonyms: open, responsive, hospitable, amenable
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 (productive ).

receptive

/ rɪˈsɛptɪv, ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪtɪ /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

receptively adverb
receptivity noun
receptiveness noun
nonreceptive adjective
nonreceptively adverb
unreceptive adjective
unreceptively adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of receptive¹

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

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Example Sentences

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To Liverpool's surprise, Palace seemed receptive to the offer raising hope that their concerns of a fraught negotiation were unnecessary.

From BBC

Executives were surprisingly receptive and allowed him to move forward with the pilot, with the caveat that they could change course.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of shows later, the Beach Boys continue to have a receptive audience who will gladly see them perform the hits of yesteryear.

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With the afternoon gloom giving way to evening sun, Scheffler took advantage of greens that were softer and more receptive following the rain to hole three more birdies and edge clear.

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“They glorify these weapons. They made it enticing for young kids to want to purchase these guns, and kids that young are so receptive to these types of things,” Veronica Mata told The Times.

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reception room receptive aphasia

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