receptive
UK: rɪˈsɛptɪv | US: rɪˈsɛptɪv
adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions
adj. capable of receiving or absorbing something
The word "receptive" traces back to Latin receptivus, derived from recipere ("to take back" or "receive"), which combines re- (indicating "back" or "again") and capere ("to take"). The morpheme cept (from capere) appears in many English words related to taking or receiving (e.g., "accept," "concept"). The suffix -ive turns the root into an adjective, describing the quality of being open to receiving. Over time, "receptive" evolved to emphasize mental or emotional openness rather than just physical reception.
She was receptive to feedback and improved her work quickly.
The audience seemed highly receptive to the speaker’s innovative ideas.
Children are often more receptive to new languages than adults.
The soil must be receptive to moisture for the seeds to germinate.
His receptive attitude made him a favorite among his colleagues.