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Reacting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reacting

 

[ rɪˈæktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

Reacting is the act of responding to a stimulus, situation, or emotion. It can involve physical actions, vocalizations, or changes in behavior and is often immediate and instinctual. Reactions can be influenced by personal experiences, emotions, and social norms.

Synonyms

answering, rejoinder, replying, responding

Examples of usage

  • She was reacting to the news with shock.
  • The dog is reacting to its owner’s call.
  • He reacted angrily to the criticism.
  • They are reacting to the changes in the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "reacting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reagindo

🇮🇳 प्रतिक्रिया देना

🇩🇪 reagierend

🇮🇩 bereaksi

🇺🇦 реагуючи

🇵🇱 reagując

🇯🇵 反応している

🇫🇷 réagissant

🇪🇸 reaccionando

🇹🇷 tepki göstererek

🇰🇷 반응하고 있는

🇸🇦 يتفاعل

🇨🇿 reagující

🇸🇰 reagujúci

🇨🇳 反应中

🇸🇮 reagirajoč

🇮🇸 bregðast

🇰🇿 реакцияда

🇬🇪 реაგირებას

🇦🇿 reaksiya verərək

🇲🇽 reaccionando

Word origin

The word 'reacting' derives from the Latin 'reagere', which is composed of 're-' meaning 'back' and 'agere' meaning 'to do'. The term evolved through Old French into Middle English as 'reacten' before settling into its modern form in the late 16th century. Initially used in the context of chemistry to describe how substances respond to one another, the use of 'react' expanded to encompass a broader range of responses, including emotional and physical reactions to various stimuli. Today, it serves as a fundamental concept in psychology and interpersonal communication, reflecting how individuals and groups interact with the world around them.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,827, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.