reaction — a response to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a response to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /riˈækʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my report card was like watching a horror movie in reverse.
- The audience's reaction to the comedy show was overwhelmingly positive.
- His reaction time improved after practicing the video game for hours.
reaction
NOUN[/riˈækʃən/]
a response to something
Her shocked reaction to the sudden flame shows pure surprise.
RE the ACTION — every reaction is just an action answering back. (RE = again, back, in return → ACTION = something that happens)
The right action gets a reaction — and that reaction is pure satisfaction.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'reactio', formed from the verb 'reagere' (to act again), composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'agere' (to act or do). The term originally referred to the concept of responding or acting in return to a stimulus or force, similar to how a ball bounces back when thrown against a wall.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + -act (Latin agere, to act/do) + -ion (noun-forming suffix). The morphological structure reflects the fundamental meaning: a response or action taken in return to a preceding action or stimulus.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's reaction to my report card was like watching a horror movie in reverse.”
“The audience's reaction to the comedy show was overwhelmingly positive.”
“His reaction time improved after practicing the video game for hours.”
“The dog's reaction to the doorbell is always the same: total panic mode.”
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