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- [ri-sep-tiv]
- /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
- /rɪ.ˈsep.tɪ.vli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-sep-tiv]
- /rɪˈsɛp tɪv/
Definitions of receptively word
- adjective receptively having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. 1
- adjective receptively able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind. 1
- adjective receptively willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener. 1
- adjective receptively of or relating to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ. 1
- adjective receptively (in language learning) of or relating to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive). 1
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Origin of receptively
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 Receptively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
receptively 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for receptively
adv receptively
- amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
- approvingly — to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration.
- favorably — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- graciously — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
adverb receptively
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- favourably — (British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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