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responsiveness
/ɹɪˈspɒnsɪvnɪs/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The quality of reacting quickly and appropriately to something.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe 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 meaningThe quality or state of being responsive.
More examples
In contextThe 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
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
From responsive + -ness.