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Receptive

/ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/

Capable of receiving something

📖 Definitions of "Receptive"

adjective
  1. 1

    Capable of receiving something

  2. 2

    Ready to receive new ideas or concepts

🔄 Synonyms of "Receptive"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
hospitablecordial and generous towards guests
perviousOften followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or water; admitting passage.
sensorynounOf the physical senses or sensation.
acceptiveReceptive.
admissiveTending to admit or allow.
afferentnounCarrying towards.
centripetalDirected or moving towards a centre.
acceptantnounaccepting; receiving.

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WordDefinition
unreceptivenot receptive

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Receptive"

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WordDefinition
admissiveTending to admit or allow.
acceptantnounaccepting; receiving.
acceptivenounReceptive.
hospitablecordial and generous towards guests
sensoryOf the physical senses or sensation.
perviousOften followed by to: capable of being penetrated by another body or substance, such as air or water; admitting passage.
afferentCarrying towards.
centripetalDirected or moving towards a centre.
open to
enablingnounAn act or an instance of something being enabled.
accessibleEasy of access or approach.
conduciveTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
responsivenessnounThe quality or state of being responsive.
admissibleCapable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable.
willingReady to do something, particularly something that requires change or effort; not objecting.
amenableWilling to respond to persuasion or suggestions.
acceptingCharacterized by acceptance.
supportiveProviding support.
acceptedGenerally approved, believed, or recognized.
receivingnounThe act by which something is received; reception.

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