adjective

receptive

rih-SEP-tiv/rɪˈseptɪv/

Ready to receive or accept something offered.

The manager seems receptive to the new sketch, leaning forward attentively.

A thoughtful older white manager leaning forward attentively as a younger East Asian colleague presents a fresh sketch.

Etymology

reLatinback

+ceptLatintake

+iveLatinhaving the quality of

Originally describing the capacity to receive or act as a receptacle, receptive applies that taking-in image to ideas. The underlying Latin verb means “take in,” though the precise contribution of “back” is obscure.

In context

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you find yourself in a conversation about a specific term and things are getting heated drop the term you may find someone who's been stubborn in the past suddenly becomes receptive to new ideas

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More examples

She seems receptive to feedback on her first draft.
The proposal finds a receptive audience at the neighborhood meeting.
I'm more receptive to advice when it comes without criticism.

Forms

receptive · more receptive · most receptive

receptivity noun — Willingness to consider new ideas or suggestions.

Similar words

open: Suggests willingness to consider possibilities without committing to them.
amenable: Often implies willingness to agree or cooperate with others.
responsive: Emphasizes reacting positively or actively, rather than simply accepting.