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reactivity
This term describes a state of readiness or a predisposition to respond, whether the trigger is a chemical catalyst, a psychological stimulus, or a nuclear change. It carries a connotation of volatility or sensitivity, suggesting that a small change in input can lead to a significant change in output.
In scientific and psychological contexts, the word is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It describes an inherent property or a measurable quality rather than a discrete object, meaning it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
Reactivity is high.
Reactivity is high.
The student showed emotional reactivity during the test.
Certain alloys reduce the reactivity of the surface.
The detective noted the suspect's extreme reactivity.
The board discussed the market reactivity to the merger.
Historical records detail the reactivity of early nuclear piles.