— responsively , adv.
/ri spon"siv/ , adj.
1. responding esp. readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
2. Physiol. acting in response, as to some stimulus.
3. characterized by the use of responses: responsive worship.
[ 1375-1425; late ME responsivus. See RESPONSE, -IVE ]
Syn. 1. receptive, understanding, sympathetic.