responsiveness

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of reacting quickly and appropriately to something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The ability of a machine to adjust to external influences.

Examples

  • This company's responsiveness to my complaint is poor.

  • You are devoid of responsiveness. How does she manage to put up with you?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈspɑn.sɪv.nɪs/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning
  1. The quality or state of being responsive.

More examples

In context
  • The responsiveness of my old PC is nearly zero!

  • Altogether, the present data show that the Toxoplasma-induced hypermigratory phenotype in a 3D matrix is consistent with integrin-independent amoeboid DC migration with maintained responsiveness to chemotactic and chemokinetic cues.

Quick test

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The high blank of the emergency team meant no delays in help.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From responsive + -ness.