Receptiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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receptiveness
[ rɪˈsɛptɪvnəs ]
ability to receive or accept new ideas
Receptiveness is the quality of being open and willing to receive or accept new ideas, suggestions, or information. It involves being open-minded, flexible, and attentive to different perspectives.
Synonyms
acceptance, flexibility, openness, willingness
Examples of usage
- Her receptiveness to feedback helped her improve quickly.
- The team's receptiveness to change enabled them to adapt to new challenges.
- I was impressed by his receptiveness to alternative viewpoints.
Translations
Translations of the word "receptiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 receptividade
🇮🇳 स्वीकार्यता
🇩🇪 Empfänglichkeit
🇮🇩 penerimaan
🇺🇦 сприйнятливість
🇵🇱 otwartość
🇯🇵 受容性 (jyōsei)
🇫🇷 réceptivité
🇪🇸 receptividad
🇹🇷 alıcılık
🇰🇷 수용성 (suyongseong)
🇸🇦 التقبل
🇨🇿 přijímání
🇸🇰 prijatie
🇨🇳 接受性 (jiēshòuxìng)
🇸🇮 sprejemljivost
🇮🇸 móttækileiki
🇰🇿 қабылдағыштық
🇬🇪 მიღება
🇦🇿 qəbul etmə
🇲🇽 receptividad
Word origin
The word 'receptiveness' originated from the Latin word 'receptivus', which means 'able to receive'. The concept of receptiveness has been valued throughout history in various cultures, as it promotes growth, understanding, and harmony. Being receptive to new ideas and perspectives is essential for personal and professional development.
See also: receptively.