— receptively , adv. — receptivity /ree'sep tiv"i tee/ , receptiveness , n.
/ri sep"tiv/ , adj.
1. having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
2. able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind.
3. willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener.
4. of or pertaining to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ.
5. (in language learning) of or pertaining to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive ).
[ 1540-50; receptivus. See RECEPTION, -IVE ]
Syn. 3. amenable, hospitable, responsive, open.