proactiveness'

pro·ac·tive

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Definition of proactiveness' word

adjective proactiveness' serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; pro-1 + active

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adjective

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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