re·spon·sive·ness  [ri-spon-siv-nis]  

noun
1.the quality or state of being responsive.
2.Machinery . the ability of a machine or system to adjust quickly to suddenly altered external conditions, as of speed, load, or temperature, and to resume stable operation without undue delay.



Origin:

1840–50; responsive + -ness



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World English Dictionary

 

responsive  (rɪˈspɒnsɪv)

— adj
1. reacting or replying quickly or favourably, as to a suggestion, initiative, etc
2. (of an organism) reacting to a stimulus

re'sponsively

— adv

re'sponsiveness

— n



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