pro-active

pro-ac·tive

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Definition of pro-active word

adjective pro-active serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; pro-1 + active

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.