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单词 receptivity
释义

receptive

adjective

re·​cep·​tive ri-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce receptive (audio)
1
: able or inclined to receive
especially : open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
2
a
of a sensory end organ : fit to receive and transmit stimuli
b
: sensory
3
of a female animal : willing to copulate with a male
a receptive mare
receptively adverb
receptiveness noun
receptivity
ˌrē-ˌsep-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce receptive (audio)
ri-
noun

Synonyms

  • broad-minded
  • open
  • open-minded
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Example Sentences

I was happy to be speaking before such a receptive audience. needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

receptive

adjective

re·​cep·​tive ri-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce receptive (audio)
: willing to consider new ideas

Medical Definition

receptive

adjective

re·​cep·​tive ri-ˈsep-tiv How to pronounce receptive (audio)
1
: open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
2
a
of a sensory end organ : fit to receive and transmit stimuli
b
: sensory sense 1

receptivity

noun

as in receptiveness

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • receptiveness
  • sensitivity
  • awareness
  • consciousness
  • mindfulness
  • aliveness
  • attentiveness
  • watchfulness
  • vigilance
  • alertness
  • alert
  • wariness
  • readiness
  • cautiousness
  • watch
  • red alert
  • carefulness
  • preparation
  • qui vive
  • chariness
  • heedfulness
  • care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • absorption
  • abstraction
  • preoccupation
  • daydreaming
  • absentmindedness
  • distraction
  • engrossment
  • unawareness
  • daze
  • obliviousness
  • unconsciousness
  • inattention
  • carelessness
  • inattentiveness
  • heedlessness
  • inobservance
  • unwariness
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