reactive

English

adj
Definitions
  • that reacts or responds to a stimulus
  • (chemistry) that readily takes part in reactions
  • (electronics) Characterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance.
  • Reacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive.

Etymology

Affix from English react.

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react

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