"receptive language" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: receptive languages [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} receptive language (countable and uncountable, plural receptive languages)
  1. (linguistics) The ability to comprehend information and understand spoken language (or sign language). It may include understanding of the vocabulary and concepts presented, short-term memory and sequencing information. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-receptive_language-en-noun-eXBQVH8u Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Inflected forms

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