English · Word Candidate

reaction

/ɹiˈækʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reactions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động hoặc phát biểu đáp lại một kích thích hoặc sự kiện

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Noun

The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuyển đổi mà một hoặc nhiều chất được chuyển đổi thành chất khác

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Noun

In this reaction, the acid and base will neutralize each other, producing a salt.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “reaction” mean?

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

Is “reaction” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.