Responsive
/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
Definitions
2 meaningsReacting quickly and in a positive way.
/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
Reacting quickly and positively to something.
The company is responsive to customer complaints.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend texts you. A responsive friend texts back right away! It means they’re quick to reply and show they care.
👶 For kids: Being quick to answer or react to something.
More Examples
The new software is more responsive than the old version.
He was responsive to her needs.
How It's Used
"A responsive customer service team quickly addresses client inquiries."
"A responsive website adjusts its layout to different screen sizes."
"She was responsive to his suggestions."
Serving as a response or reaction; capable of reacting to something.
/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/
Relating to or characterized by a response or reaction.
The survey aimed to gauge public responsiveness to the new policy.
💡 Simply: Think about a plant that grows towards the sun. That plant is responsive to the sun's light, because it's reacting to its environment!
👶 For kids: Able to react to things around you.
More Examples
The patient was responsive to treatment and showed improvement.
The responsive design of the website made it easy to use on any device.
How It's Used
"Therapy aims to create a responsive environment for the patient."
"The patient's body was responsive to the new medication."
Synonyms
Accommodating
Attentive
Prompt
Reactive
Receptive
Adaptive
Corresponding
Idioms & expressions
be responsive to
To react positively or with interest to something or someone.
"The company is responsive to customer feedback."
From Middle English *responsyve*, from Old French *responsif* or directly from Latin *responsus* ('answered, corresponding'), the past participle of *respondere* ('to respond').
The word 'responsive' has been used since the 17th century to denote a quick and positive reaction or a characteristic feature of something.
Memory tip
Think of someone quickly *responding* with a positive attitude.