adjective🔗ShareThat reacts or responds to a stimulus"The nervous dog was very reactive to loud noises, jumping at every sudden sound. "physiologymedicinebiologymindattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareThat readily takes part in reactions"francium is the most reactive of the alkali metals."chemistryphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCharacterized by induction or capacitance rather than resistance."The reactive load of the motor in the air conditioner can cause the power company to have to use extra generators to compensate for its demand. "electronicsphysicselectrictechnicalenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareReacting to the past rather than anticipating the future, not predictive."The company's business strategy was too reactive; it only addressed problems after they happened instead of planning ahead to prevent them. "attitudemindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
