color-receptive
|col-or-re-cep-tive|
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/ˈkʌlər rɪˈsɛptɪv/
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/ˈkʌlə rɪˈsɛptɪv/
perceiving colors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'color-receptive' originates from the combination of 'color,' meaning 'hue or shade,' and 'receptive,' meaning 'able to receive or respond to stimuli.'
Historical Evolution
'Color-receptive' combines the Middle English word 'colour' from Old French 'color' and the Latin 'receptivus,' meaning 'capable of receiving.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of receiving colors,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to perceive or respond to colors.
The color-receptive cells in the retina help us see the world in vibrant hues.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 10:54