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/
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!
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“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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