non-receptive
|non/re/cep/tive|
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/nɒn-rɪˈsɛptɪv/
(receptive)
open to new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-receptive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'receptive' from Latin 'receptivus', where 'recept-' meant 'received'.
Historical Evolution
'receptivus' transformed into the French word 'réceptif', and eventually became the modern English word 'receptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'receptive' meant 'capable of receiving', but over time it evolved to mean 'open to new ideas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing to accept new ideas or suggestions.
The committee was non-receptive to the proposed changes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 13:35