This is the 13734th most frequent German word.
empfänglicher
More receptive or more susceptible.
Used to describe a higher tendency or openness towards something, in this case, thoughts.
Menschen, die oft meditieren, sind empfänglicher für positive Gedanken.
People who meditate often are more receptive to positive thoughts.
Here, 'empfänglicher' indicates an increased ability or predisposition towards acquiring something, specifically languages.
Kinder sind empfänglicher für neue Sprachen als Erwachsene.
Children are more receptive to learning new languages than adults.
Refers here to soil being more suitable or conducive to nurturing plant growth.