reactive — showing a response to a stimulus; acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a response to a stimulus; acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈæktɪv/
Korean meaning: 자극에 반응하는; 상황을 주도하기보다는 반응하는
Korean pronunciation: 리**액**티브
Example Sentences
- The reactive dog barks at every shadow, thinking it's an intruder.
- My mom is so reactive that she starts cleaning the moment she sees a tiny speck of dust.
- Instead of being reactive to problems, we should be proactive in preventing them.
reactive
ADJECTIVE//riˈæktɪv//
showing a response to a stimulus; acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it
showing a response to a stimulus; acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it
From reactive to interactive, she becomes truly attractive!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'reagere'(다시 행동하다)에서 유래. 're-'(다시)와 'agere'(행동하다)가 합쳐져서 '반응하다'는 의미의 'react'가 되고, 여기에 형용사 접미사 '-ive'가 붙어 '반응하는 성질의'라는 뜻이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The reactive dog barks at every shadow, thinking it's an intruder.”
“My mom is so reactive that she starts cleaning the moment she sees a tiny speck of dust.”
“Instead of being reactive to problems, we should be proactive in preventing them.”
“The reactive chemicals in the lab must be stored separately for safety.”
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