receptive

• Prêt à considérer ou à accepter de nouvelles idées, propositions ou influences ; ouvert d'esprit et disposé à apprendre ou à s'adapter.

Willing to consider or accept new suggestions, ideas, or influences.

1. Open to new ideasB2formal

   Willing to consider or accept new suggestions, arguments, or changes.

   ouvert(e) aux nouvelles idées

   • She was receptive to the team's feedback on her proposal.
   • The manager is receptive to new ways of improving efficiency.
   • Students are more receptive to learning in a supportive environment.

   Synonymesaccessibleamenableapproachableflexibleopenopen-mindedresponsivetolerantwilling

   Antonymesclosed-mindeddogmaticinflexibleintolerantnarrow-mindedresistantrigidunreceptive

2. Ready to receiveB2formal

   Prepared or inclined to accept something favorably, such as an idea or offer.

   Prêt à recevoir

   • The audience was receptive to the speaker's message.
   • He is receptive to suggestions for improving the project.
   • The committee was receptive to the proposed changes.

   Synonymesamenableapproachableopenopen-mindedresponsivetolerantwilling

   Antonymesaverseclosedhostileresistantunreceptiveunwilling

3. Nerve functionC2formal

   Describing a nerve fiber or impulse that originates outside the body and travels toward the central nervous system.

   fonction nerveuse (afférent)

   • The receptive field of a neuron determines its response to stimuli.
   • Sensory neurons are receptive to external signals like touch and pain.
   • The doctor studied the receptive pathways in the spinal cord.

   Synonymesafferentcentripetalsensory

   Antonymesefferentmotor

4. Absorbent propertyC1formal

   Able to absorb liquid, as opposed to being repellent.

   Propriété absorbante

   • This material is receptive to water, making it ideal for towels.
   • The sponge is highly receptive to moisture.
   • The soil is receptive to rainwater, preventing runoff.

   Synonymesabsorbentabsorptivepenetrablepermeableperviousporousspongy

   Antonymesimpermeablenonabsorbentrepellent