In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REACTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
reactively (comparative more reactively, superlative most reactively)
In a reactive fashion.
(chemistry) In relation to or by means of a reaction.
Antonyms
• (in a reactive fashion): proactively
Anagrams
• creatively
Source: Wiktionary
REACTIVE
Re*act`ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. réactif.]
Definition: Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction.
– Re*act"ive*ly, adv.
– Re*act"ive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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