receptive
Receptive (adj) means Open and willing to consider new ideas, suggestions, or feedback. Example: “The manager was receptive to new ideas from junior staff.”
How to use receptive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen-minded and willing to take in new ideas or feedback.
Word forms
more receptive comparative, most receptive superlative
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin receptivus ("capable of receiving"), ultimately from Latin recipio ("to receive").
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What does “receptive” mean?
The word “receptive” means open and willing to consider new ideas, suggestions, or feedback. In plain terms, open-minded and willing to take in new ideas or feedback.
How do you pronounce “receptive”?
“Receptive” is pronounced rih-SEHP-tihv (/ɹəˈsɛptɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “receptive” in a sentence?
Here is “receptive” used in a sentence: “The manager was receptive to new ideas from junior staff.”
What part of speech is “receptive”?
“Receptive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “receptive” come from?
The word “receptive” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin receptivus ("capable of receiving"), ultimately from Latin recipio ("to receive").
Is “receptive” a common word?
“Receptive” is an uncommon word in modern English.