proactive
pronunciation
How to pronounce proactive in British English:
UK [ˌprəʊˈæktɪv]
How to pronounce proactive in American English:
US [ˌproʊˈæktɪv]
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- Adjective:
- descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently
- (of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens
Word Origin
- proactive (adj.)
- also pro-active, of persons or policies, as an opposition to reactive, 1921, from pro- + active. From 1933, in psychology (learning theory). Related: Proactively; proactiveness; proactivity.
Example
- 1. Be proactive , even if it hurts .
- 2. But now the u.s. wants japan to be more proactive , " he says .
- 3. Others were less proactive and were punished for their inaction .
- 4. But then there are a select few that are habitually proactive and begin tasks with the end in mind .
- 5. Proactive skin care can help keep your skin youthful and healthy .