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Definition reactive in American English

reactive adjective

adjective
/riˈæktɪv/
1

reacting to things that happen, rather than making things happen yourself

Example

We take a proactive rather than a reactive approach.

Synonyms and related words
adaptive addictive a man of something
2

a reactive substance experiences a chemical reaction when it is mixed with another substance

Synonyms and related words
active aerobic alkaline
Definition reactive in American English