receptive

[ri-sep-tiv]

adjective

1. having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.

2. able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc..

   a receptive mind.

3. willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor.

   a receptive listener.

   Synonyms: open, responsive, hospitable, amenable

4. of or relating to reception or receptors

   a receptive end organ.

5. (in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (productive ).

receptive

/ rɪˈsɛptɪv, ˌriːsɛpˈtɪvɪtɪ /

adjective

1. able to apprehend quickly

2. tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably

3. able to hold or receive

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of receptive¹

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

Example Sentences

But he has always been an outlier, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which is presenting the Ford concert, has been the American orchestra most receptive.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

Related Words

• amenable 
• approachable 
• friendly 
• hospitable 
• interested 
• open-minded 
• ready 
• responsive 
• sensitive 
• susceptible 
• sympathetic 
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