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receptively

 

[ rɪˈsɛptɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a receptive manner

Showing willingness to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions; open-minded.

Synonyms

accepting, open-minded, responsive, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • She receptively listened to her friend's advice.
  • The students were receptively engaged in the discussion.
  • He was receptively considering the feedback given to him.
  • The team receptively accepted the new approach proposed by the manager.
  • The audience was receptively responding to the speaker's message.

Translations

Translations of the word "receptively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 receptivamente

🇮🇳 स्वीकार्य रूप से

🇩🇪 empfänglich

🇮🇩 dengan reseptif

🇺🇦 рецептивно

🇵🇱 receptywnie

🇯🇵 受容的に

🇫🇷 réceptivement

🇪🇸 receptivamente

🇹🇷 alıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 수용적으로

🇸🇦 بتقبل

🇨🇿 receptivně

🇸🇰 receptívne

🇨🇳 接受性地

🇸🇮 receptivno

🇮🇸 móttækilegur

🇰🇿 қабылдағыш

🇬🇪 მიმღებლობით

🇦🇿 qəbul edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 receptivamente

Etymology

The word 'receptively' is derived from the word 'receptive', which comes from the Latin word 'receptivus', meaning 'capable of receiving'. The term has been used in English language to describe the attitude of being open to new ideas or suggestions since the 19th century. Being receptively is considered a positive trait in communication and interpersonal relationships, as it indicates a willingness to listen and accept different perspectives.

See also: receptiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,893, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.