reaction

B2
Pronunciation
/ɹiˈækʃən/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

Example Sentences
  • The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction.
2 Definition

A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.

Example Sentences
  • In this reaction, the acid and base will neutralize each other, producing a salt.
3 Definition

Reactionary politics; a period in which reactionary thought or politics is resurgent or dominant.