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Definition of reactiveness

reactiveness

/riːˈæk.tɪv.nəs/
re · ac · tive · ness
Adverb:reactively
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Adjective:reactive
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reactiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being reactive; a tendency to respond to stimuli, events, or situations after they occur rather than taking initiative in advance.

Example

"The committee's constant reactiveness to minor market fluctuations prevented them from developing a coherent long-term strategy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While interchangeable with 'reactivity' in general behavioral contexts, 'reactivity' is strongly preferred in scientific and chemical domains, whereas 'reactiveness' is mostly used to describe human or organizational behavior that responds to events rather than anticipating them.

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• Nearby Words

reactivation
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reactiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reactiveness
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