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receptivo

receptive

adjective rreh-sehp-TEE-boh Rare

Origin: From Latin receptivus, from recipere (to receive).

Also means

open

Usage Note

Receptivo describes a person, organism, or system that is open or responsive to input, ideas, or stimuli. In biology, hembra receptiva describes a female animal in a state ready for mating. In an interpersonal context it is used positively: ser receptivo a las críticas means to be open to feedback. The noun is receptividad.

Examples

"El equipo fue receptivo a las nuevas ideas."

Natural Translation

The team was receptive to the new ideas.

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