superreaction

re·ac·tion

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Definitions of superreaction word

noun superreaction a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner. 3
noun superreaction movement in the direction of political conservatism or extreme rightism. 2
noun superreaction action in response to some influence, event, etc.: the nation's reaction to the president's speech. 1
noun superreaction Physiology. action in response to a stimulus, as of the system or of a nerve, muscle, etc. 1
noun superreaction Medicine/Medical. the action caused by the resistance to another action. a return to the opposite physical condition, as after shock, exhaustion, or chill. 1
noun superreaction Bacteriology, Immunology. the specific cellular response to foreign matter, as in testing for allergies. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; re- + action, modeled on react

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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