No. 6,558 in German
empfänglichkeit
Receptiveness or susceptibility.
In a sentence
Die Empfänglichkeit für neue Ideen ist in kreativen Gruppen oft hoch.
The receptiveness to new ideas is often high in creative groups.
In this sentence, 'Empfänglichkeit' refers to the openness or susceptibility to adopting new ideas, highlighting a mental or emotional state.
Ihre Empfänglichkeit für Krankheiten hat sich durch den Stress erhöht.
Her susceptibility to illnesses has increased due to stress.
Here, 'Empfänglichkeit' denotes a physical susceptibility or vulnerability, emphasizing a tendency to be affected by external factors.
In der Ausbildung ist die Empfänglichkeit für fundiertes Wissen entscheidend.
In education, the receptiveness to foundational knowledge is crucial.
In this usage, 'Empfänglichkeit' implies a readiness to learn or absorb information, essential in educational contexts.
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