proactive

adjective pro·ac·tive \(ˌ)prō-ˈak-tiv\

: controlling a situation by making things happen or by preparing for possible future problems

Full Definition of PROACTIVE

[¹pro-] : relating to, caused by, or being interference between previous learning and the recall or performance of later learning <proactive inhibition of memory>

[²pro- + reactive] : acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes

— pro·ac·tive·ly adverb

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First Known Use of PROACTIVE

1933

Related to PROACTIVE

Synonyms: farseeing, farsighted, forehanded, foreseeing, forethoughtful, forward, forward-looking, prescient, foresighted, provident, visionary

Antonyms: half-baked, half-cocked, improvident, myopic, shortsighted

Rhymes with PROACTIVE

abstractive, attractive, contractive, detractive, distractive, extractive, impactive, inactive, protractive, reactive, refractive, subtractive

Medical Dictionary

proactive

adjective pro·ac·tive \(ˈ)prō-ˈak-tiv\

Medical Definition of PROACTIVE

: relating to, caused by, or being interference between previous learning and the recall or performance of later learning <proactive inhibition of memory>