quasiresponsive
sɪv adjective
1.
responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
2.
Physiology. acting in response, as to some stimulus.
3.
characterized by the use of responses: responsive worship.
Related forms
re·spon·sive·ly, adverb
hy·per·re·spon·sive, adjective
hy·per·re·spon·sive·ly, adverb
hy·per·re·spon·sive·ness, noun
non·re·spon·sive, adjective
non·re·spon·sive·ly, adverb
qua·si-re·spon·sive, adjective
qua·si-re·spon·sive·ly, adverb
un·re·spon·sive, adjective
un·re·spon·sive·ly, adverb
un·re·spon·sive·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. receptive, understanding, sympathetic.
1. receptive, understanding, sympathetic.
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responsive (rɪˈspɒnsɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | reacting or replying quickly or favourably, as to a suggestion, initiative, etc |
| 2. | (of an organism) reacting to a stimulus |
| re'sponsively | |
| —adv | |
| re'sponsiveness | |
| —n | |
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