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Definition of receptivity

receptivity

/rɪˌsɛpˈtɪvɪti/
re · cep · tiv · i · ty
Adverb:receptively
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Plural:receptivities
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Adjective:receptive
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receptivity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being willing and able to receive and consider new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

"The team's receptivity to constructive feedback helped improve the project's outcome."

2

The physiological capacity of an organism, cell, or tissue to receive and respond to external stimuli or biological signals.

Example

"Hormonal changes play a crucial role in regulating endometrial receptivity during pregnancy."

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• Rhymes for receptivity

• Nearby Words

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receptively
receptiveness
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receptor
recertification
recertify

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'receptive' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'recipere' ('to take back' or 'receive').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Receptivity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/receptivity
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