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responsive

/ɹɪˈspɑːn.sɪv/
re · spon · sive
Adverb:responsively
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1

Reacting quickly and positively to a suggestion, request, need, or change.

Example

"The municipal government proved highly responsive to community concerns about public transit."

2

Showing a favorable physiological or clinical reaction to medical treatment or external stimuli.

Example

"Fortunately, the infection was immediately responsive to the prescribed antibiotics."

3

Designed to automatically adjust its layout and functionality to fit different screen sizes and devices (of a website or software interface).

Example

"The developer built a responsive web design that looks equally clean on smartphones and desktop monitors."

4

Given or serving as an answer or reply, especially in liturgical worship where the congregation replies to a leader.

Example

"The service included a traditional responsive reading from the Book of Psalms."

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• Nearby Words

responsibility
responsible
responsibly
responsive
responsively
responsiveness
respray

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'responsif' or Late Latin 'responsivus', derived from the Latin verb 'respondere' meaning 'to answer or promise in return'.

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