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responsive
[ ri-spon-siv ]
adjective
- responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.:
a responsive government.
Synonyms: , ,
- Physiology. acting in response, as to some stimulus.
- characterized by the use of responses:
responsive worship.
responsive
/ ɪˈɒԲɪ /
adjective
- reacting or replying quickly or favourably, as to a suggestion, initiative, etc
- (of an organism) reacting to a stimulus
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲ, adverb
- ˈDzԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Dzs· adverb
- p··Dzs adjective
- hyper··Dzs· adverb
- p··Dzs·ness noun
- ԴDzr·Dzs adjective
- non·Dzs· adverb
- ܲȴ-·Dzs adjective
- quasi-·Dzs· adverb
- ܲr·Dzs adjective
- un·Dzs· adverb
- ܲr·Dzs·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of responsive1
Example Sentences
Another study found urban lizards were also more responsive to threatening sounds, such as a wildfire or a kestrel.
At the very least, he said he expects ICE to be more responsive, transparent and prompt in addressing his inquiry.
Instead, the commission said responsive documents were not available at this time and told The Times to resubmit its request in nine months.
While I was once responsive to their frustrations, I no longer heed them.
“The Mayor’s office released responsive texts to a PRA request from the Times last week and the Office will continue to respond to public record requests.”
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