responsivity

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noun

A measure of responsiveness.

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Meanings

nounresponsivity (countable and uncountable, plural responsivities)

plural responsivities

  1. countableuncountableA measure of responsiveness.

    Adding personal responsivity (emotions, thoughts, and behaviors) to the therapeutic milieu (1) provides the opportunity to “consequate” problematical in-session behavior using the therapist's personal reactions as the consequence; […]

    2011, David W. Springer, Allen Rubin, Christopher G. Beevers, Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults
  2. countableuncountablenatural sciencesA measure of the gain of a system.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
responsitivity

Origin

From responsive + -ity.

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APA

responsivity. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/responsivity

MLA

“responsivity.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/responsivity. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “responsivity,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/responsivity.

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