Responsive

/rɪˈspɒnsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Reacting quickly and positively.

The customer service team is very responsive to inquiries.

Designed to provide an appropriate reaction to different inputs or situations.

The website is responsive, adjusting its layout based on the device used to view it.

Showing an ability to respond to stimuli or changes.

The patient is responsive and following instructions during the examination.

Late 19th century from the word 'respond' + 'ive'

responsive design

A design approach that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window sizes.

be responsive

To reply or react promptly to someone or something.

responsive feedback

Comments or evaluations that are quick and supportive.

respond

To reply or react to something.

reaction

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

responsiveness

The quality of being responsive.

On it

When I asked him for help, he was totally on it.

Quick to react

He’s really quick to react when something goes wrong.