reactive

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹiːˈæktɪv/

Etymology

From react + -ive.

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

reaktywny

reaktiv

tepkisel

retroattivo

reattiva

retrò

rétro

retroactiu

aktywny