responsive
adjective
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Responsive comes from the joining of Latin responsus with the suffix -ivus, which gave English -ive. That suffix changes verbs into adjectives, as in suggestive or corrosive. Responsus is a form of respondēre, which means "to answer" and is the source of English's respond. Responsive enters the language with the meaning "giving response" or "answering." Examples are "a responsive letter" or "a responsive glance." Nowadays, it variously describes people or things that immediately respond or react to something, such as "a responsive audience" or "a car with responsive steering."
Examples of responsive in a Sentence
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
With support from both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, the Odyssey G6 ensures that every frame is smooth, every color pops, and every moment feels responsive.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Plus, a new last was also developed for the shoe by widening the originally tight wrestling outsole shape and is paired with a responsive SpEVA midsole and an Ortholite insole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Across the board, suppliers responded with innovation—not just in product, but in partnership—offering responsive solutions to help brands navigate uncertainty while staying aligned with evolving consumer values.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/responsive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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