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responsive

[ ri-spon-siv ]

adjective

  1. responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.:

    a responsive government.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. Physiology. acting in response, as to some stimulus.
  3. characterized by the use of responses:

    responsive worship.



responsive

/ ɪˈɒԲɪ /

adjective

  1. reacting or replying quickly or favourably, as to a suggestion, initiative, etc
  2. (of an organism) reacting to a stimulus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԲ, adverb
  • ˈDzԲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Dzs· adverb
  • p··Dzs adjective
  • hyper··Dzs· adverb
  • p··Dzs·ness noun
  • ԴDzr·Dzs adjective
  • non·Dzs· adverb
  • ܲȴ-·Dzs adjective
  • quasi-·Dzs· adverb
  • ܲr·Dzs adjective
  • un·Dzs· adverb
  • ܲr·Dzs·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of responsive1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word ōԲīܲ. See response, -ive
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Example Sentences

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Another study found urban lizards were also more responsive to threatening sounds, such as a wildfire or a kestrel.

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At the very least, he said he expects ICE to be more responsive, transparent and prompt in addressing his inquiry.

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Instead, the commission said responsive documents were not available at this time and told The Times to resubmit its request in nine months.

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While I was once responsive to their frustrations, I no longer heed them.

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“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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