receptive

adjective

able to absorb liquid (not repellent)

of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

ready or willing to receive favorably

open to arguments, ideas, or change

Roots

capiocept- · Latin · take, receive

Synonyms for receptive

admissiveadj susceptiveadj amenableadj openadj responsiveadj openheartedadj suggestibleadj hospitableadj susceptibleadj sympatheticadj welcomingadj

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