Receptive — Re*cep tive (r[ e]*s[e^]p t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. r[ e]ceptif. See {Receive}.] Having the quality of receiving; able or inclined to take in, absorb, hold, or contain; receiving or containing; as, a receptive mind. [1913 Webster] Imaginary space is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
receptive — I adjective accessible, admissive, admitting, affectible, alert, amenable, aware, broad minded, cognitive, compassionate, comprehending, conscious, cordial, disposed, favorable, flexible, friendly, gracious, hospitable, impartial, impressible,… … Law dictionary
receptive — (adj.) 1540s, from M.L. receptivus, from L. recipere (see RECEIVE (Cf. receive)). Related: Receptivity … Etymology dictionary
receptive — [adj] open to new ideas acceptant, acceptive, accessible, alert, amenable, approachable, bright, favorable, friendly, hospitable, influenceable, interested, observant, open, open minded, open to suggestions, perceptive, persuadable, pushover*,… … New thesaurus
receptive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) able or willing to receive something. 2) willing to consider new suggestions and ideas. DERIVATIVES receptivity noun … English terms dictionary
receptive — [ri sep′tiv] adj. [ML receptivus < L receptus: see RECEIPT] 1. receiving or tending to receive, take in, admit, or contain 2. inclined to the favorable reception of a request, suggestion, etc. 3. able or ready to receive new ideas 4. of… … English World dictionary
receptive — adj. receptive to (receptive to any reasonable offer) * * * [rɪ septɪv] receptive to (receptive to any reasonable offer) … Combinatory dictionary
receptive — re|cep|tive [rıˈseptıv] adj willing to consider new ideas or listen to someone else s opinions ▪ You might find them in a more receptive mood tomorrow. ▪ a receptive audience receptive to ▪ a workforce that is receptive to new ideas… … Dictionary of contemporary English
receptive — re|cep|tive [ rı septıv ] adjective 1. ) willing to listen or to consider suggestions: a receptive audience The company is receptive to new ideas at all times. 2. ) able to learn something new quickly: their highly receptive minds receptive… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
receptive — receptively, adv. receptivity /ree sep tiv i tee/, receptiveness, n. /ri sep tiv/, adj. 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… … Universalium
