Receptivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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receptivity

 

[ rɪˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology

The ability or willingness to receive and accept new ideas or suggestions; open-mindedness.

Synonyms

acceptance, open-mindedness, willingness to receive.

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Word Description / Examples
receptivity

Use when emphasizing the ability or quality of being able to receive new ideas or suggestions.

  • Her receptivity to feedback helped her improve quickly
  • The team's receptivity to innovative solutions was essential for their success
open-mindedness

Use when referring to the willingness to consider different ideas, opinions, or perspectives.

  • Her open-mindedness made her popular among her peers
  • The committee appreciated his open-mindedness during the discussion
willingness to receive

Use when describing someone's readiness or eagerness to receive something, whether tangible or intangible.

  • Their willingness to receive donations made a big difference for the charity
  • She showed a willingness to receive help from her team
acceptance

Use when focusing on the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered, oftentimes with a sense of approval or consent.

  • His acceptance of the award was met with applause
  • They showed acceptance towards the new policy changes

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.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The capacity of a system to respond to a stimulus or input.

Synonyms

reactivity, responsiveness, sensitivity.

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receptivity

Use 'receptivity' when referring to someone's readiness or willingness to accept new ideas or experiences.

  • Her receptivity to feedback helps her improve quickly.
  • The team's receptivity to change made the transition smoother.
responsiveness

Use 'responsiveness' when referring to someone's ability to respond quickly and appropriately to stimuli or requests.

  • The customer service team is praised for their responsiveness to complaints.
  • In an emergency, a doctor's responsiveness can save lives.
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.

  • Her sensitivity to other people's feelings makes her a great counselor.
  • This device measures environmental changes with high sensitivity.
reactivity

Use 'reactivity' to describe someone's immediate and often emotional response to a situation or stimulus, sometimes with a negative connotation.

  • His high reactivity to criticism makes it difficult to have constructive discussions.
  • The reactivity of some chemicals can be dangerous.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,415, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.