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receptivity
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The word "receptivity" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is mainly used to describe the ability or willingness to accept new ideas, people, or opinions. For example: "The organization was known for its receptivity to innovative ideas."
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Science
News & Media
Encyclopedias
Alternative expressions(8)
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Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
Heidegger does not rule out a poetic receptiveness within technological settings but, rather, suggests that such settings do undermine receptivity, and that recognizing how they do so helps us to find meaning within them nevertheless.
Science
What he wants is: 1) access – a near-constant availability to him, his executives, and his editors; 2) receptivity – you've got to take the Murdoch worldview into account; treat it seriously; cross it cautiously; and understand the power behind it.
News & Media
In a temple, strangers discussed receptivity to love and offered to partner me in tantric workshops.
News & Media
For this reason the distinction between the levels of intuition and understanding (or between the receptivity and spontaneity of the mind) had to be rejected for the three transcendentals space and time, the categories, and the ideas of reason were not existents but were only functions of thought.
Encyclopedias
In most reptiles the male courts the female with a series of behaviours to assess her reproductive readiness and receptivity.
Encyclopedias
It also shows a deep receptivity to the way the contemporary world is underlain by strata of history.
Encyclopedias
Because Mexico seems to have a peculiar receptivity to art impulses regardless of source, the area is distinguished by a folk imagination that can create a towering, multifigured, ceramic candlestick, elaborate figures and models of straw, and fantastic fireworks.
Encyclopedias
The vomeronasal system allows members of this group to discriminate species, sex, and sexual receptivity on the basis of chemical cues; it also allows lizards to discriminate among prey types.
Encyclopedias
As the proliferation of uterine tissue reaches its peak, receptivity is highest this is the estrous period.
Encyclopedias
The receptivity appears most pronounced in the 3rd century: during its final decades temples were built in the city for Venus Erycina from Sicily and for the Magna Mater, or Great Mother, from Pessinus in Anatolia; games were instituted in honour of the Greek god Apollo (212) and the Magna Mater after the war.
Encyclopedias
Spurred by an unprecedented receptivity to black writing on the part of major American magazines, book publishers, and white patrons, the literary vanguard of the Harlem Renaissance enjoyed critical favour and financial rewards that lasted, at least for a few, until well into the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Encyclopedias
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When discussing the ability of a system or organism to receive information or stimuli, use "receptivity" to emphasize the capacity to take in and process new input effectively.
Common error
Avoid using "receptivity" when you mean agreement or approval. "Receptivity" describes the ability to receive or consider, while "acceptance" implies agreement or endorsement.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "receptivity" is as a noun. It denotes the state or quality of being receptive, indicating the capacity or willingness to receive or accept something. Ludwig's examples demonstrate its use in various contexts, highlighting its role in describing openness to new ideas, sensitivity to stimuli, and general responsiveness.
Frequent in
Science
40%
Encyclopedias
30%
News & Media
15%
Less common in
Formal & Business
5%
Reference
5%
Wiki
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
Receptivity is a noun that describes the state of being receptive or the extent to which something is receptive. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and common usage in written English. Predominantly found in scientific, encyclopedic, and news contexts, it indicates an openness and ability to receive or consider new information or stimuli. When using "receptivity", remember that it describes the capacity to receive, not necessarily agreement or acceptance. Alternatives include "openness", "receptiveness", and "responsiveness". Be mindful to not confuse "receptivity" with acceptance as they address completely different meanings.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
receptiveness
A direct synonym, nearly perfectly interchangeable with "receptivity".
openness
Implies a general willingness to consider new ideas or perspectives, differing from "receptivity" which can also imply a capacity to receive stimuli.
open-mindedness
Highlights a willingness to consider different viewpoints, differing from the broader capacity implied by "receptivity".
responsiveness
Focuses on the reaction or response to stimuli, rather than the initial capacity to receive them as in "receptivity".
responsivity
Similar to responsiveness, highlighting the ability to react, but less common than "receptivity".
sensitivity
Indicates a heightened awareness or responsiveness to stimuli, differing from "receptivity" which is a more general term.
susceptibility
Suggests a vulnerability or tendency to be affected by something, whereas "receptivity" implies a more neutral capacity to receive.
amenability
Suggests a willingness to be persuaded or controlled, whereas "receptivity" is about the capacity to receive information or stimuli.
readiness
Emphasizes preparedness or willingness to do something, while "receptivity" highlights the capacity to receive.
acceptance
Focuses on agreement or approval, while "receptivity" is about the ability to receive or consider.
FAQs
How can I use "receptivity" in a sentence?
You can use "receptivity" to describe a person's or organization's willingness to consider new ideas, for example, "The company's success was due to its receptivity to innovative strategies."
What are some synonyms for "receptivity"?
Alternatives to "receptivity" include "openness", "receptiveness", and "responsiveness", depending on the specific context.
Is "receptivity" the same as "acceptance"?
No, "receptivity" refers to the capacity or willingness to receive or consider something, while "acceptance" implies agreement or approval. While related, they aren't interchangeable.
When should I use "receptivity" instead of "sensitivity"?
"Receptivity" should be used when referring to the ability to receive or take in information or stimuli. "Sensitivity" is more appropriate when describing a heightened awareness or reaction to stimuli.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested