reactively en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ɹiːˈæk.tɪv.li/
Etymology
Etymology tree English react Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English reactive Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English reactively From reactive + -ly.
Meanings
-
In a reactive fashion.
The infant responds reactively to stimuli.
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In relation to or by means of a reaction.
The films were reactively bonded.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most reactively | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more reactively | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
proactively (antonym(s) of “in a reactive fashion”)
Deriveds
Translations (1)
pl bodźcowo (in a reactive fashion)