Reactively

//ɹiːˈæk.tɪv.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a reactive fashion.

    "The infant responds reactively to stimuli."

  2. 2
    In relation to or by means of a reaction.

    "The films were reactively bonded."

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"The infant responds reactively to stimuli."

Etymology

From reactive + -ly.

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