Reactive
/ɹiːˈæktɪv/ adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 That reacts or responds to a stimulus.
- 2 That readily takes part in reactions.
"francium is the most reactive of the alkali metals."
- 3 Characterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance.
- 4 Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive.
Adjective
- 1 participating readily in reactions wordnet
- 2 reacting to a stimulus wordnet
Example
More examples"Mary's realisation that she was gay plunged her into a reactive depression."
Etymology
From react + -ive.