responsive
Translation
responsive, receptive, quick to react
Examples
The company is responsive to customer complaints.
The company is responsive to customer complaints.
The patient was not responsive to the treatment.
The patient was not responsive to the treatment.
Grammar Patterns
responsive ((to sth./sb.)) reacting quickly and positively to something The company is responsive to customer feedback.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reactive, receptive, sensitive; Antonyms: unresponsive
Etymology
From Latin 'respondere' (to respond). The suffix '-ive' indicates having the quality of. So, 'having the quality of responding'.
Memory Tips
Think 'responds-ive' – having the quality of giving a quick response.