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reactiveness

reactiveness

5.3
Being quick to respond to changes
  • noun
  • /riˈæktɪvnəs/
translation icon : reactividad
  • His reactiveness during the emergency drills demonstrated how quickly he could respond to unexpected situations.

But despite the defensive mistakes, it's it's the reactiveness to want to get back to where you're supposed to be.

Examples

  • But despite the defensive mistakes, it's it's the reactiveness to want to get back to where you're supposed to be.

  • That reactiveness is growing by the quarter as Apple's earnings account for a larger and larger impact on the P/E ratio when earnings are announced, presently up to 2.5 to 3 points.

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  • The team's reactiveness to changing market conditions allowed them to capitalize on new opportunities swiftly.

  • Children's reactiveness in learning environments is often influenced by their engagement and interest in the subject matter.

Synonyms

alertness
vsreactiveness
14 2.9

A state of being watchful and ready to notice and act on danger or problems

is the broader trait applying to fast answers beyond just noticing or safety
responsiveness
vsreactiveness
9 4.3

A quick, helpful reaction that shows attention or interest

is the wider ease of answering to stimuli without emotional tone
quickness
vsreactiveness
2 4.1

Ability to think and respond very fast in the mind

covers general quick action to stimuli rather than only mental speed
reactivity
vsreactiveness
1 6.8

How quickly a person or thing responds to a stimulus like noise

is the broader quality of answering quickly in many situations
promptitude
vsreactiveness
1 9.5

Acting quickly without delay when action is needed

is about quickness to events but also ease in doing so
responsivity
vsreactiveness
7.7

How quickly and strongly something reacts to a change

is the general tendency to answer fast and easily to events

Antonyms

12 3.5

A period of time with no movement or action

Not reacting to people or events, often without emotion

How Responsive

reactiveness
5.3
sluggishness
4 4.4

Surface Forms

reactiveness singular

Morphology

reactiveness = reactive (transparent) = react + ness

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'reactive' indicating the quality or state of responding.

Etymology

Reactiveness comes from re- 'again' and act 'to do', the same parts in the familiar word react. It is the quality of 'acting in response', so it describes being ready and quick to answer or respond to events.