Reactive: meaning, definitions and examples
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reactive
[ rɪˈæktɪv ]
chemistry
Showing a response to a stimulus. Reacting with other substances.
Synonyms
responsive, responsive, sensitive
Examples of usage
- The reactive nature of certain chemical compounds makes them dangerous to handle.
- The reactive elements in the solution caused a rapid color change.
behavior
Reacting to a situation rather than planning ahead. Quick to respond.
Synonyms
impetuous, impulsive, spontaneous
Examples of usage
- Her reactive approach to problem-solving led to immediate action, but sometimes lacked long-term strategy.
- The CEO's reactive decision-making style caused instability within the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "reactive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reativo
🇮🇳 प्रतिक्रियाशील
🇩🇪 reaktiv
🇮🇩 reaktif
🇺🇦 реактивний
🇵🇱 reaktywny
🇯🇵 反応性のある
🇫🇷 réactif
🇪🇸 reactivo
🇹🇷 reaktif
🇰🇷 반응하는
🇸🇦 تفاعلي
🇨🇿 reaktivní
🇸🇰 reaktívny
🇨🇳 反应的
🇸🇮 reaktiven
🇮🇸 viðbragðsfljótur
🇰🇿 реактивті
🇬🇪 რეაქტიული
🇦🇿 reaktiv
🇲🇽 reactivo
Word origin
The word 'reactive' comes from the verb 'react', which has its roots in Latin 're-' (back, again) and 'agere' (to do). The concept of reacting to stimuli or situations has been present in human behavior since ancient times, but the term 'reactive' gained popularity in the 20th century with the development of modern chemistry and psychology.
See also: nonreactive, reactance, reactant, reaction, reactions, reactively, reactivity, unreactive, unreactiveness.