unreceptive
|un-re-cep-tive|
C1
/ˌʌnrɪˈsɛptɪv/
(receptive)
open to new ideas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unreceptive' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'receptive' from Latin 'receptivus', where 'recept-' meant 'received'.
Historical Evolution
'receptivus' transformed into the Old French word 'receptif', and eventually became the modern English word 'receptive', with 'un-' added to form 'unreceptive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'receptive' meant 'capable of receiving', and 'unreceptive' evolved to mean 'not willing to receive or accept'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not willing to consider or accept new suggestions or ideas.
She was unreceptive to the feedback from her colleagues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45