receptivity
intermediateB2/rɪˈsɛptɪvəti/ · re-cep-tiv-i-ty
The quality of being willing to receive or accept new ideas, information, or experiences.
Meanings
The quality of being willing to receive or accept new ideas, information, or experiences.
نئی خیالات، معلومات یا تجربات کو قبول کرنے کی قابلیت.
استقبالیت
istaqbaalیت
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Common Collocations
- mental receptivity
- receptivity to change
- receptivity in learning
Example Sentences
Her receptivity to new ideas made her a great leader.
نئی خیالات کے لئے اس کی استقبالیت اسے ایک عظیم رہنما بناتی ہے۔
Nayi khayalat ke liye is ki istaqbaalیت ise aik azeem rehnuma banati hai.
Teachers often encourage receptivity in their students to foster learning.
اساتذہ اکثر اپنے طلبہ میں سیکھنے کی حمایت کے لیے استقبالیت کی حوصلہ افزائی کرتے ہیں۔
Asatza aksar apne talba mein seekhne ki himayat ke liye istaqbaalیت ki hosla afzai karte hain.
Receptivity to feedback is essential for personal growth.
رائے کے لیے استقبالیت ذاتی ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Raye ke liye istaqbaalیت zaati taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of receptivity as ‘receiving’ ideas.
Imagine an open hand welcoming new gifts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خضر تو بھی ہو دل سے شامِ غم سے نکل، خود پرستوں کی آغوش سے باہر نکل!
Khadar tu bhi ho dil se shaam-e-gham se nikl, Khud paraston ki aaghosh se bahar nikl!
Even you, Khidr, break free from the evening of sorrow, Step out of the embrace of the self-worshippers!
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سمندر کی گہرائی میں ہی چالاکی ہے۔
Samundar ki gehraai mein hi chaalaki hai.
Only in the depths of the ocean is there cleverness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "receptivus" — capable of receiving
First known use: 19th century
The term has evolved from its Latin roots to refer to the quality of being open to new ideas and experiences, especially in psychological and educational contexts.