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proaction

ac·tion
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-shuh n]
    • /ˈæk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-shuh n]
    • /ˈæk ʃən/

Definitions of proaction word

  • noun proaction the process or state of acting or of being active: The machine is not in action now. 1
  • noun proaction something done or performed; act; deed. 1
  • noun proaction an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity: a crisis that demands action instead of debate; hoping for constructive action by the landlord. 1
  • noun proaction actions, habitual or usual acts; conduct: He is responsible for his actions. 1
  • noun proaction energetic activity: a man of action. 1
  • noun proaction an exertion of power or force: the action of wind upon a ship's sails. 1

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Origin of proaction

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin āctiōn- (stem of āctiō), equivalent to āct(us) (past participle; see act) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English accioun < Anglo-French < Latin

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Parts of speech for Proaction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

proaction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

proaction usage trend in Literature

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