Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in reaction

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: in- re-ac-tion
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

By being partially or entirely a response to a stimulus or other event, without which there would be a diminished or no such action or statement.; (while under) duress; by dint of; in the face of; in light of; in return; (in) response;.

Example Sentences

"Viewed in its proper historical context this reaction fits a not-unfamiliar pattern seen first after emancipation of slaves and the Thirteenth Amendment, then in reaction to blacks holding political office during reconstruction."

Phrases

crime of passion

Frequently Paired Words

crime of passion duress

Questions

What does in reaction mean?: By being partially or entirely a response to a stimulus or other event, without which there would be a diminished or no such action or statement.; (while under) duress; by dint of; in the face of; in light of; in return; (in) response;.

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