receptive

English

/ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • capable of receiving something
  • ready to receive new ideas or concepts

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin receptivus, receptus (recovered).

Origin

Latin

receptus

Gloss

recovered

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