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
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
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
Word origin
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.