responsive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective containing or using responses; alternating
  2. adjective readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion
  3. adjective reacting to a stimulus

Etymology

From Middle French responsif, from Late Latin responsivus.

In classic literature

Synonyms

antiphonal

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