LookItUpreactive
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /riˈæktɪv/
reactive means: Responding to something that happens, often instead of planning or acting first.
adjective
RESPONDINGC1
Responding to something that happens, often instead of planning or acting first.
- Their approach is too reactive.
- Her skin is highly reactive to strong sunlight.
- The team moved from reactive decisions to careful planning.
CHEMICALLY ACTIVEC1
Able to combine or change easily when in contact with another chemical substance.
- Sodium is a reactive metal.
- This gas is highly reactive with oxygen.
- Less reactive metals are easier to store safely.
Questions about reactive
What does reactive mean?
Responding to something that happens, often instead of planning or acting first.
What is reactive in other languages?
Türkçe: tepkisel · Español: reactivo · Français: réactif · Deutsch: reaktiv · Italiano: reattivo · 日本語: 反応性の
How do you pronounce reactive?
It is pronounced /riˈæktɪv/.
How do you use reactive in a sentence?
Their approach is too reactive. Her skin is highly reactive to strong sunlight.
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