Reaction
noun
The way you act or feel in reply to something that happens or is said.
He had a violent reaction to the drug.
Often appears as...
- immediate reaction
- quick reaction
noun
A medical condition caused by eating certain foods, medicines or being stung, etc.
He had an allergic reaction to the peanuts.
Often appears as...
- allergic reaction
- adverse reaction
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Technical
noun
The result of an action, especially an unwanted one.
The reaction to his speech was negative.
Often appears as...
- positive reaction
- negative reaction
noun
A process in which substances interact to form new substances.
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar produces carbon dioxide.
Often appears as...
- chemical reaction
- nuclear reaction
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The way you act or feel in reply to something that happens or is said.
He had a violent reaction to the drug.
Often appears as...
- immediate reaction
- quick reaction
noun
A medical condition caused by eating certain foods, medicines or being stung, etc.
He had an allergic reaction to the peanuts.
Often appears as...
- allergic reaction
- adverse reaction
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The result of an action, especially an unwanted one.
The reaction to his speech was negative.
Often appears as...
- positive reaction
- negative reaction
noun
A process in which substances interact to form new substances.
The reaction between baking soda and vinegar produces carbon dioxide.
Often appears as...
- chemical reaction
- nuclear reaction
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Color
The word can convey emotions, showing approval or disapproval, or surprise.
Her reaction was priceless when she got the gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Verb Influence
The verb before 'reaction' can change its meaning, like 'spark a reaction'.
The CEO's announcement sparked a reaction among the employees.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Reactions can differ culturally; be aware of varying norms when discussing reactions.
His reaction was subdued, which is quite typical in his culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Color
The word can convey emotions, showing approval or disapproval, or surprise.
Her reaction was priceless when she got the gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Verb Influence
The verb before 'reaction' can change its meaning, like 'spark a reaction'.
The CEO's announcement sparked a reaction among the employees.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Reactions can differ culturally; be aware of varying norms when discussing reactions.
His reaction was subdued, which is quite typical in his culture.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Color
The word can convey emotions, showing approval or disapproval, or surprise.
Her reaction was priceless when she got the gift.
Pro Tip 2/3Verb Influence
The verb before 'reaction' can change its meaning, like 'spark a reaction'.
The CEO's announcement sparked a reaction among the employees.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Reactions can differ culturally; be aware of varying norms when discussing reactions.
His reaction was subdued, which is quite typical in his culture.
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Filming The World's...
this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when you're filming them you have to do it
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The benefits of a...
And while a more recent study did show that reaction times and errors increase for some bilingual students in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
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Why do we cry? The three...
which can be dangerous. So, emotional tears are sent in to stabilize the mood as quickly as possible, along with other physical reactions, such as an increased heart rate and slower breathing. But scientists still aren't sure exactly how or why the tears themselves are helpful.
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Exploring the Bay of...
This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep. - Okay. - Yep. What are the best reactions you get from travellers from far away places, or from closer places?
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Where does gold come...
Actually, yes. Using particle accelerators, we can mimic the complex nuclear reactions that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram
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How do pregnancy tests...
The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task. When the wave hits the first zone, the reaction zone,
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What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age,
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Understanding bipolar...
been wrestling with the symptoms and the stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends privately their reactions have ranged
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Why the buildings of the...
We created an emotional reaction to these forms. So did every mayor in the world. So every mayor knew that if they had these forms, they had culture and tourism. This phenomenon at the turn of the new millennium
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How does caffeine keep...
When adenosine docks to these receptors, it activates a cascade of biochemical reactions that cause neurons to fire more sluggishly and slow the release of important brain-signaling molecules.
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Filming The World's...
this amazing claw on their foot they're not inherently that aggressive birds but because they live in dense jungle i think when they're surprised their reaction is to try and kick you with that big claw and that's that's why they are the world's deadliest birds and why when you're filming them you have to do it
Video examples
The benefits of a...
And while a more recent study did show that reaction times and errors increase for some bilingual students in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Video examples
Why do we cry? The three...
which can be dangerous. So, emotional tears are sent in to stabilize the mood as quickly as possible, along with other physical reactions, such as an increased heart rate and slower breathing. But scientists still aren't sure exactly how or why the tears themselves are helpful.
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep. - Okay. - Yep. What are the best reactions you get from travellers from far away places, or from closer places?
Video examples
Where does gold come...
Actually, yes. Using particle accelerators, we can mimic the complex nuclear reactions that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram
Video examples
How do pregnancy tests...
The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task. When the wave hits the first zone, the reaction zone,
Video examples
What makes something...
It's not the absurdity of bureaucracy alone, but the irony of the character's circular reasoning in reaction to it that is emblematic of Kafka's writing. His tragicomic stories act as a form of mythology for the modern industrial age,
Video examples
Understanding bipolar...
been wrestling with the symptoms and the stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends privately their reactions have ranged
Video examples
Why the buildings of the...
We created an emotional reaction to these forms. So did every mayor in the world. So every mayor knew that if they had these forms, they had culture and tourism. This phenomenon at the turn of the new millennium
Video examples
How does caffeine keep...
When adenosine docks to these receptors, it activates a cascade of biochemical reactions that cause neurons to fire more sluggishly and slow the release of important brain-signaling molecules.
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Hugh Laurie
British Actor
I was too shy, I think, to sing publicly. It takes a particular kind of person. And when I was young, I was not that person. In the first instance, when a record company said to me, do you want to try and make your record, my first reaction was, no, I'm not worthy - I couldn't possibly, and so on and so forth.
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John Cooper Clarke
English Poet
Poets are supposed to be underappreciated, don't you know? There is always a strange reaction to those who become successful in their own lifetime, and so I always felt lucky that I made the living I did out of it.
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Jennifer Ellison
English Actress
I love performing on stage the most. It's getting that instant reaction from a live audience. There are no boundaries, you can take your character as far as you want to, you can be the craziest person ever.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I knew there would be a negative reaction in the press to my divorce, but I am not going to live my life because of something someone might say.
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John Collins
American Basketball Player
I've always had good hands, but my reaction time is something goaltending helped me with, being able to track the ball at such a fast speed.
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Jill Scott
American Musician
One day, I just got up to read a poem and started singing. I looked around - the reaction was great. And I said, 'Oh, boy. I like this.
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Jessica Capshaw
American Actress
As an actor, you wouldn't be able to play a character if you were worried about the reaction to what you're doing.
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Barbara Hershey
American Actress
I am not afraid of aging, but more afraid of people's reactions to my aging.
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Tracey Ullman
British Comedian
I've always gotten a positive reaction to doing African-American characters.
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Tertullian
Roman Author
The first reaction to truth is hatred.
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Hugh Laurie
British Actor
I was too shy, I think, to sing publicly. It takes a particular kind of person. And when I was young, I was not that person. In the first instance, when a record company said to me, do you want to try and make your record, my first reaction was, no, I'm not worthy - I couldn't possibly, and so on and so forth.
Quote examples
John Cooper Clarke
English Poet
Poets are supposed to be underappreciated, don't you know? There is always a strange reaction to those who become successful in their own lifetime, and so I always felt lucky that I made the living I did out of it.
Quote examples
Jennifer Ellison
English Actress
I love performing on stage the most. It's getting that instant reaction from a live audience. There are no boundaries, you can take your character as far as you want to, you can be the craziest person ever.
Quote examples
Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I knew there would be a negative reaction in the press to my divorce, but I am not going to live my life because of something someone might say.
Quote examples
John Collins
American Basketball Player
I've always had good hands, but my reaction time is something goaltending helped me with, being able to track the ball at such a fast speed.
Quote examples
Jill Scott
American Musician
One day, I just got up to read a poem and started singing. I looked around - the reaction was great. And I said, 'Oh, boy. I like this.
Quote examples
Jessica Capshaw
American Actress
As an actor, you wouldn't be able to play a character if you were worried about the reaction to what you're doing.
Quote examples
Barbara Hershey
American Actress
I am not afraid of aging, but more afraid of people's reactions to my aging.
Quote examples
Tracey Ullman
British Comedian
I've always gotten a positive reaction to doing African-American characters.
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Tertullian
Roman Author
The first reaction to truth is hatred.
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