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Meaning of responsiveness
The quality of being responsive, reacting quickly and positively to a stimulus or situation.
Etymology of responsiveness
The word "responsiveness" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the word "responsive", which is a combination of "respond" and the suffix "-ive", indicating a quality or state.
The word "respond" comes from the Latin "respondere", which means "to answer" or "to reply", a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "spondere" (meaning "to promise" or "to pledge").
Synonyms
sensitivity
receptivity
receptiveness
answerability
accountability
responsiveness
awareness
sensibility
perception
awareness
attentiveness
alertness
vigilance
readiness
promptness
quickness
briskness
alacrity
agility
nimbleness
deftness
dexterity
rapidity
speed
velocity
swiftness
expeditiousness
punctuality
regularity
reliability
dependability
trustworthiness
faithfulness
loyalty
diligence
industriousness
sedulity
assiduity
Definitions
- The quality of being responsive to something, especially to a stimulus or a situation.
- * The degree to which a system or a person responds quickly and effectively to a stimulus or a situation.
Usage Examples
- The company's responsiveness to customer complaints has improved significantly over the past year.
- * The new employee's responsiveness to feedback and criticism has been impressive.
- * The responsiveness of the website's design allows it to adapt to different screen sizes and devices.
Antonyms
unresponsiveness
irresponsiveness
indifference
insensitivity
neglect
negligence
lethargy
sluggishness
torpor
inactivity
inertia
apathy
unconcern
disinterest
indifference
impassiveness
unfeelingness
callousness
hardness
insusceptibility