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non-receptive

non--re·cep·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ri-sep-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te ri-sep-tiv]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ rɪˈsɛp tɪv/

Definitions of non-receptive word

  • adjective non-receptive having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. 1
  • adjective non-receptive able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind. 1
  • adjective non-receptive willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener. 1
  • adjective non-receptive of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ. 1
  • adjective non-receptive (in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive). 1
See all 5 definitions of non-receptive

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Origin of non-receptive

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word receptīvus, dating back to 1540-50. See reception, -ive

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Parts of speech for Non-receptive

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-receptive

non-receptive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for non-receptive

noun non-receptive

  • inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
  • disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
  • displeasing — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
  • distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
  • exceptionable — Open to objection; causing disapproval or offense.

adverb non-receptive

  • inertly — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
All 13 Synonyms of non-receptive

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