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receptive
01
open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas
Examples
The committee members were receptive to new ideas and eager to explore innovative solutions.
The teacher encouraged a receptive atmosphere in the classroom, where students felt comfortable sharing their thoughts.
02
able to take in or retain liquids or substances
Examples
The sponge is highly receptive to water.
Soil in this region is receptive to fertilizers.
03
(of a nerve or receptor) capable of receiving impulses or stimuli from outside the central nervous system
Examples
Sensory neurons are receptive to tactile stimuli.
The retina contains receptive cells that detect light.
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