responsiveness
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sɪv noun
1.
the quality or state of being responsive.
2.
Machinery. the ability of a machine or system to adjust quickly to suddenly altered external conditions, as of speed, load, or temperature, and to resume stable operation without undue delay.
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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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Responsiveness
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Example sentences
What is fun about electric cars is the responsiveness that comes from an electric motor's instant torque.
Still, the app's developer deserves credit for responsiveness.
The beauty of this dog and her responsiveness go far to make the picture a thorough delight.
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