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responsive

Pronunciation: [rɪˈspɒnsɪv]

Word

Context: “communication”

(adjective) when someone or something reacts quickly or positively to a request or change. If you ask someone for help and they hurry to assist you, they are being responsive.

Example

The teacher was very responsive to the students' questions, always answering them quickly.

Example

The customer service team was not responsive; they took a long time to reply to my email.

Example

How responsive is your friend when you ask for help?

Context: “technology”

(adjective) when a device or system works well with different screens or situations. If a website looks good on both phones and computers, it is responsive.

Example

The new app is responsive, adapting perfectly to my tablet screen.

Example

The old website is not responsive; it looks strange on my phone.

Example

Is the website responsive enough to work on all devices?

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