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pro⋅ac⋅tive

[proh-ak-tiv]
–adjective
serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, esp. a negative or difficult one; anticipatory: proactive measures against crime.

Origin:
1930–35; pro- 1 + active
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pro·ac·tive or pro-ac·tive   (prō-āk'tĭv)   
adj.  Acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty; anticipatory: proactive steps to prevent terrorism.
pro·ac'tion n., pro·ac'tive·ly adv., pro·ac'tive·ness, pro'ac·tiv'i·ty n.
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Main Entry: pro·ac·tive
Pronunciation: (')prO-'ak-tiv
Function: adjective
: relating to, caused by, or being interference between previouslearning and the recall or performance of later learning <proactive inhibition of memory>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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