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receptive

re·cep·tive

receptive

 
 
pronunciation:
rih sep tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: capable of or willing to receive.
Fortunately, the patient's body was receptive to the transplant.
antonyms:
unreceptive
similar words:
absorbent, alert, amenable, capable, friendly, open, pliable, responsive, sensitive
definition 2: open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas.
Her mother was surprisingly receptive to the idea of having the wedding outdoors.
synonyms:
amenable, open
antonyms:
unreceptive
similar words:
flexible, interested, responsive, sensitive
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derivations: receptively (adv.), receptiveness (n.)