reactive

UK /ɹiːˈæktɪv/ US /ɹiːˈæktɪv/

adj 4

Definitions

adj

That reacts or responds to a stimulus.

That readily takes part in reactions.

francium is the most reactive of the alkali metals.

Characterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance.

Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive.

ADJ.

good, most, over, proactive, toxic

REACTIVE + NOUN

aggression, alkali, depression, jealousy

PREP.

into, than

adjective — reacting to a stimulus

francium is the most reactive of the alkali metals.

Wiktionary

Mary's realisation that she was gay plunged her into a reactive depression.

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We'd much rather be proactive than reactive.

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Retroactive jealousy is more toxic than reactive jealousy.

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Are humans good at reactive aggression?

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This is an ideal application for argon gas, whose inertness gives it a huge safety advantage over more reactive gases.

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