Unreceptiveness
tɪv adjective
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.
5.
(in language learning) of or pertaining to the language skills of listening and reading ( opposed to productive ).
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| —adj | |
| 1. | able to apprehend quickly |
| 2. | tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably |
| 3. | able to hold or receive |
| re'ceptively | |
| —adv | |
| receptivity | |
| —n | |
| re'ceptiveness | |
| —n | |
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