Móttækilegri

Móttækilegri is an Icelandic word that translates to "more receptive" or "more acceptable" in English. It is the comparative form of the adjective "móttækilegur," which means receptive or acceptable. The word is used in various contexts to describe a greater degree of openness, willingness to accept, or ability to receive something.

For instance, one might say that a person is móttækilegri towards new ideas, indicating they are more open to considering and adopting them. Similarly, a policy could be described as móttækilegri if it is more likely to be accepted by the public or a specific group. The term can also refer to a physical or biological state where something is more capable of receiving or absorbing. For example, certain soils might be móttækilegri to water, meaning they can absorb more of it. In essence, móttækilegri signifies an increased capacity or disposition for reception or acceptance.