reactive

Meaning

1. That reacts or responds to a stimulus.
2. That readily takes part in reactions.
3. Characterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance.
4. Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive.

Synonyms

responsive

reaction

reactionary

feedback

flyback

react

reacting

repercussion

response

retro

retroactive

sensitive

tickling

ex post facto

backfeed

bussback

ultramagnifier

couple back

return coupling

activated

load-back

active

back coupling

echo

Translations

reattivo

réactif

reactivo

αντιδραστικός

rückwirkend

تفاعلي

reaktiv

tepkisel

retroattivo

reattiva

retrò

rétro

retroactiu

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹiːˈæktɪv/

Etymology

From react + -ive.