receptivity

Noun

Meaning

The state or quality of being receptive.

The power or capacity of receiving impressions, as those of the external senses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

openness receptiveness interest reaction capacity understanding feeling acceptance reception consent consciousness tolerance sensitivity compliance accessibility
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Antonyms

opposition arguing hostility rigidity obstinacy stiffness
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Hypernyms

willingness

Examples

he was testing the government's receptiveness to reform Source: Internet

this receptiveness is the key feature in oestral behavior, enabling natural mating to occur Source: Internet

their receptivity to the proposal Source: Internet

Amphibians have periods of inactivity but show high vigilance (receptivity to potentially threatening stimuli) in this state. Source: Internet

Because COCs so effectively suppress ovulation and block ascent of sperm into the upper genital tract, the potential impact on endometrial receptivity to implantation is almost academic. Source: Internet

Negotiators show poor receptivity when their hands are clenched, crossed, positioned in front of their mouth, or rubbing the back of their neck. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

receptive understanding receptively receptiveness receptome receptomic receptomics