Difference between Absorptive and Receptive

Absorptive

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having power, capacity, or tendency to absorb or imbibe. Having the capability of withstanding abuse or stress.

Receptive

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: capable of receiving somethingready to receive new ideas or concepts

Example sentence: Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.