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reactive

intermediateB2

/riˈæktɪv/ · re-ac-tive

Tending to respond to stimuli; characterized by a reaction.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Tending to respond to stimuli; characterized by a reaction.

محفوظ کرنے والی، صورت حال کا رد عمل ظاہر کرنے والی

جوابی

jawabi

Synonyms

responsivesensitivereactingجوابیحساسردعمل کرنے والا

Antonyms

inactiveunresponsiveinsensitiveغیر فعالبے خوابیحساسیت سے عاری

Common Collocations

  • reactive responses
  • reactive behavior
  • reactive measures

Example Sentences

The reactive approach in medicine often leads to better patient outcomes.

طب میں جوابی طریقہ کار عموماً بہتر مریض کے نتائج کی طرف لے جاتا ہے۔

Tibb mein jawabi tareeqa kaar aam tor par behtar mareez ke nataij ki taraf le jata hai.

Some individuals are more reactive to stress than others.

کچھ افراد بے چینی کے مقابلے میں دوسروں سے زیادہ جواب دینے والے ہوتے ہیں۔

Kuch afraad bechaini ke muqable mein dusron se zyada jawab dene wale hote hain.

The company adopted a reactive strategy to address customer complaints.

کمپنی نے صارف کی شکایات کا ازالہ کرنے کے لئے جوابدہ حکمت عملی اپنائی۔

Company ne sarif ki shikayat ka izala karne ke liye jawab deh hikmat-e-amli apnai.

Easily Confused With

active:While 'active' refers to being engaged or taking action, 'reactive' describes responding to external stimuli or actions.

Word Family

react
verbرد کرنا
reaction
nounرد عمل
reactant
nounجواب دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'reactive' as needing a 'reaction' to be activated.

Visualize a person jumping in response to a loud noise.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جوابی کارروائی ہمیشہ بہتر ہوتی ہے۔

jawabi karwai hamesha behtar hoti hai.

A reactive response is always better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reactivus" — to react

First known use: 19th century

The word 'reactive' derives from the Latin term 'reactivus' which means 'to respond'. It has been used in English since the mid-19th century.