React: meaning, definitions and examples

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react

[ rɪˈækt ]

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programming

To respond or behave in a particular way in response to something.

Synonyms

act, answer, respond

Examples of usage

Many users react positively to the new update.
She tends to react quickly in stressful situations.

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chemistry

A substance that is consumed in a chemical reaction.

Synonyms

compound, reagent

Examples of usage

The react is the starting material in a chemical reaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "react" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reagir

🇮🇳 प्रतिक्रिया करना

🇩🇪 reagieren

🇮🇩 bereaksi

🇺🇦 реагувати

🇵🇱 reagować

🇯🇵 反応する

🇫🇷 réagir

🇪🇸 reaccionar

🇹🇷 tepki vermek

🇰🇷 반응하다

🇸🇦 يتفاعل

🇨🇿 reagovat

🇸🇰 reagovať

🇨🇳 反应

🇸🇮 reagirati

🇮🇸 bregðast við

🇰🇿 реакция жасау

🇬🇪 რეაგირება

🇦🇿 reaksiya vermək

🇲🇽 reaccionar

Word origin

The word 'react' originated from the Latin word 're-' meaning back, and 'agere' meaning to do or act. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century. The verb form of 'react' gained popularity in the 20th century with the rise of psychology and behavioral studies.