reaction
Derived from the Latin 'reactio', meaning 'to act again', which combines 're-' (again) and 'agere' (to act).
NOUN
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[/riˈækʃən/en-US]
reacción
literal
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respuesta
general
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contestación
formal
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feedback
untranslatable
(Used in a specific context (e.g., feedback in communication) but lacks a direct single-word equivalent in SPANISH.)
A reaction is a response or change that occurs as a result of an event, action, or stimulus. This can include: 1. A physical or physiological response of the body (e.g., to a drug, allergen, or injury). 2. An emotional or intellectual response to an idea, news, or a situation. 3. A chemical process in which substances interact and change. 4. In certain contexts, particularly in communication or systems, a reaction can also refer to feedback, which is information or opinion about something, given in response to it.
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- His immediate reaction to the surprise party was pure joy. — This describes an emotional response.
- The patient had an allergic reaction to the new medication. — This refers to a physical or physiological response.
- The chemical reaction produced heat and light. — This describes a chemical process.
- We are waiting for the public's reaction to the new policy. — This refers to a general response from a group.
- Could you give me your honest reaction to my presentation? — This implies asking for feedback.