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Definition of Receptive
1. Adjective. Open to arguments, ideas, or change. "Receptive to reason and the logic of facts"
Similar to: Pervious
Derivative terms: Receive, Receive, Receive, Receive, Receptiveness, Receptivity
Derivative terms: Receive, Receive, Receive, Receive, Receptiveness, Receptivity
2. Adjective. Ready or willing to receive favorably. "Receptive to the proposals"
Exact synonyms: Open
Similar to: Acceptant, Acceptive, Admissive, Assimilative, Hospitable
Derivative terms: Openness, Receive, Receive, Receive, Receptiveness, Receptivity
Antonyms: Unreceptive
Similar to: Acceptant, Acceptive, Admissive, Assimilative, Hospitable
Derivative terms: Openness, Receive, Receive, Receive, Receptiveness, Receptivity
Antonyms: Unreceptive
3. Adjective. Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system. "Sensory neurons"
4. Adjective. Able to absorb liquid (not repellent). "The paper is ink-receptive"
Definition of Receptive
1. a. Having the quality of receiving; able or inclined to take in, absorb, hold, or contain; receiving or containing; as, a receptive mind.
Definition of Receptive
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Receptive
1. Sensitive or responsive to stimulus. (05 Mar 2000)