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receptiveness

re·cep·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-sep-tiv]
    • /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
    • /rɪ.ˈsep.tɪv.nɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-sep-tiv]
    • /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/

Definitions of receptiveness word

  • adjective receptiveness having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. 1
  • adjective receptiveness able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind. 1
  • adjective receptiveness willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener. 1
  • adjective receptiveness of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ. 1
  • adjective receptiveness (in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive). 1
  • noun receptiveness openness to new ideas 1
See all 6 definitions of receptiveness

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Origin of receptiveness

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540-50. See reception, -ive

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Parts of speech for Receptiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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receptiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for receptiveness

noun receptiveness

  • accessibility — easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use.
  • convenience — If something is done for your convenience, it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you.
  • handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
  • impressionability — easily impressed or influenced; susceptible: an impressionable youngster.
  • ministration — the act of ministering care, aid, religious service, etc.
All 10 Synonyms of receptiveness

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