Responsive

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɑːnsɪv/

Definitions of responsive

noun a person or thing that is responsive

Example Sentences

A1 Being responsive to customer feedback is important for improving products and services.

A2 The teacher praised the student for their responsive attitude towards group activities.

B1 The company's success can be attributed to its responsive approach to market trends.

B2 The team leader was commended for their responsive handling of the crisis situation.

C1 The politician's responsive communication style helped them gain support from constituents.

C2 The CEO's responsive leadership during the company's restructuring was widely praised.

adjective describing something that reacts quickly and positively to something

Example Sentences

A1 My new phone is very responsive to touch.

A2 The website is not very responsive on my old laptop.

B1 The customer service team was quick and responsive to my inquiries.

B2 The company's website is designed to be highly responsive on all devices.

C1 The government's response to the crisis was swift and highly responsive.

C2 The artist's work is known for its responsive interpretation of social issues.

Examples of responsive in a Sentence

formal The new website design is highly responsive to different screen sizes.

informal I love how this app is so responsive, it never lags or crashes.

slang That customer service rep was super responsive, they got back to me right away.

figurative Her heart was not as responsive to his advances as he had hoped.

Grammatical Forms of responsive

past tense

responded

plural

responsives

comparative

more responsive

superlative

most responsive

present tense

responding

future tense

will respond

perfect tense

have responded

continuous tense

is responding

singular

responsive

positive degree

responsive

infinitive

to respond

gerund

responding

participle

responding

Origin and Evolution of responsive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'responsive' originated from the Latin word 'responsum', which means 'to respond'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'responsive' has evolved to not only mean reacting quickly and positively to something, but also to describe a website or design that adapts well to different devices and screen sizes.