[ri-sep-tiv] 
| 1. | having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting. |
| 2. | able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.: a receptive mind. |
| 3. | willing or inclined to receive suggestions, offers, etc., with favor: a receptive listener. |
| 4. | of or pertaining to reception or receptors: a receptive end organ. |
| 5. | (in language learning) of or pertaining to the language skills of listening and reading (opposed to productive ). |
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