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receptivity

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /rɪˈsɛptɪvɪti/

KK: /rɪˈsɛptɪvɪti/

noun
Definition

The quality of being open to new ideas, experiences, or suggestions.


Example

Her receptivity to feedback helped her improve her work significantly.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been thinking a lot about receptivity in our discussions.
Sloth B
That's interesting! Do you mean how open we are to each other's ideas?
Sloth A
Exactly! I feel like our receptivity helps us understand things better.
Sloth B
For sure! It makes conversations much more productive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
openness
acceptance
receptiveness
Antonyms
resistance
indifference
hostility
Root Explanation

Receptivity → It is formed from "recept-" (from Latin "receptus", meaning received) and "-ivity" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "receptivity" refers to the state of being open to receiving or accepting something.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a state of 'receiving' ('recept-') — that's what receptivity means, being open to new ideas or experiences.

Visually Confused Words
unreceptivity
irreceptivity
deceptivity
precaptivity
perceptivity
reactivity
retentivity
reluctivity
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