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responsive

res·pon·sive

UK/ɹɪˈspɒn.sɪv/ US/ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv/ uncommon obsolete

adjective

1.

containing or using responses or antiphons recited or sung in alternation

  • “responsive reading”
  • “antiphonal liturgy”
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2.

readily reacting to people or events; showing emotion

  • “children are often the quickest and most responsive members of the audience”
3.

readily reacting to suggestions and influences

  • “a responsive student”
4.

susceptible to the feelings or attitudes of others

  • “keeping government in America responsive to the will of the people”
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Origin

From Middle French responsif, from Late Latin responsivus.

Phrases

  • responsive design
  • responsive web design

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