Receptivity: meaning, definitions and examples
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receptivity
[ rɪˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti ]
psychology
The ability or willingness to receive and accept new ideas or suggestions; open-mindedness.
Synonyms
acceptance, open-mindedness, willingness to receive.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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receptivity |
Use when emphasizing the ability or quality of being able to receive new ideas or suggestions.
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open-mindedness |
Use when referring to the willingness to consider different ideas, opinions, or perspectives.
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willingness to receive |
Use when describing someone's readiness or eagerness to receive something, whether tangible or intangible.
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acceptance |
Use when focusing on the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered, oftentimes with a sense of approval or consent.
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Examples of usage
- Her receptivity to different perspectives made her a valuable team member.
- The success of the therapy session depended on the client's receptivity to change.
physics
The capacity of a system to respond to a stimulus or input.
Synonyms
reactivity, responsiveness, sensitivity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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receptivity |
Use 'receptivity' when referring to someone's readiness or willingness to accept new ideas or experiences.
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responsiveness |
Use 'responsiveness' when referring to someone's ability to respond quickly and appropriately to stimuli or requests.
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sensitivity |
Use 'sensitivity' to describe someone's ability to detect or feel slight changes or different emotions in others, often with a positive or empathetic aspect.
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reactivity |
Use 'reactivity' to describe someone's immediate and often emotional response to a situation or stimulus, sometimes with a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The receptivity of the sensor determines its effectiveness in detecting signals.
- The receptivity of the material to heat influences its thermal conductivity.
Translations
Translations of the word "receptivity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 receptividade
🇮🇳 स्वीकार्यता
🇩🇪 Empfänglichkeit
🇮🇩 reseptivitas
🇺🇦 сприйнятливість
🇵🇱 receptywność
🇯🇵 受容性 (jyuyousei)
🇫🇷 réceptivité
🇪🇸 receptividad
🇹🇷 alıcılık
🇰🇷 수용성 (suyongseong)
🇸🇦 التقبّلية
🇨🇿 vnímavost
🇸🇰 vnímavosť
🇨🇳 接受能力 (jiēshòu nénglì)
🇸🇮 sprejemljivost
🇮🇸 móttækileiki
🇰🇿 қабылдаушылық
🇬🇪 მიღებლობა
🇦🇿 qəbul etmə qabiliyyəti
🇲🇽 receptividad
Etymology
The word 'receptivity' originates from the Latin word 'receptivus', meaning 'capable of receiving'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'receptivity' has been used in various fields such as psychology, physics, and philosophy to describe the ability to receive, accept, or respond to stimuli.