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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-ak-tiv]
- /riˈæk tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-ak-tiv]
- /riˈæk tɪv/
Definitions of unreactive word
- adjective unreactive tending to react. 1
- adjective unreactive pertaining to or characterized by reaction. 1
- adjective unreactive Electricity. pertaining to or characterized by reactance. 1
- adjective unreactive (of a substance) not readily partaking in chemical reactions 0
- adjective unreactive (chemistry) Not reactive; relatively inert. 0
- adjective unreactive (psychology) That does not respond to a stimulation. 0
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Origin of unreactive
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; react + -ive
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Parts of speech for Unreactive
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unreactive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
unreactive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unreactive
adj unreactive
- inert — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
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