nonreactionary

Meanings

• adjective

  Not reacting or responding, especially to external stimuli or pressure.

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Variants

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nonreactor , nonreactors

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Etymology

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Derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'reactionary' meaning 'reacting'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonreactionary' was popularized during the French Revolution as a term to describe those who opposed the revolutionary ideals.

2. In chemistry, a nonreactive substance is one that does not react with other substances under normal conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathetic: A term often used synonymously with nonreactionary, but with a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of emotion or interest.

2. detached: Another term related to nonreactionary, implying a lack of emotional involvement or connection.

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Culture

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The term 'nonreactionary' is often used in the context of politics to describe individuals or groups that do not respond to change or new ideas. In literature, the concept of a nonreactionary character can be found in works such as 'The Master and Margarita' by Mikhail Bulgakov, where the character Woland embodies this quality.

How to Memorize "nonreactionary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object that does not react to its surroundings. Visualize a still lake that does not ripple when a stone is thrown into it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a stone statue or a marble sculpture that does not move or change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Non-reactionary, not a reaction, always a still reaction.'

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