Dude, I'm so excited to leave tomorrow on vacation that I can't work today. It's like I'm on precation!!
by Robert_OC March 5, 2010
Get the precation mug.Originally a psychological term indicating an empowered, self-reliant individual, this has evolved through misuse into a neo-antonym of 'reactive', and is used as such to emphasise the preferability of one attitude or course of action over another. It connotes alertness, awareness and preparedness, and seeks to dispel any conceivable impression of incompetence.
'Proactive' is interesting in that it is perhaps the classic example of the unnecessary neologism. It serves as an antonym to 'reactive', yet 'reactive' is itself the antonym of 'active'.
Arguably, since 'proactive' is now perhaps more widely used than 'active' for the specific purpose covered by the newer word, 'proactive' must be recognised as a legitimate word. The cult of hatred that has understandably grown up around the word can only help it endure further.
'Proactive' is interesting in that it is perhaps the classic example of the unnecessary neologism. It serves as an antonym to 'reactive', yet 'reactive' is itself the antonym of 'active'.
Arguably, since 'proactive' is now perhaps more widely used than 'active' for the specific purpose covered by the newer word, 'proactive' must be recognised as a legitimate word. The cult of hatred that has understandably grown up around the word can only help it endure further.
One is 'active' as opposed to being 'passive' or 'reactive'. One is 'proactive' as opposed to 'speaking English'.
by Peter Gibney December 22, 2006
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This word literaly is its own definition.
"pro"-to be for
"affix"-root words that make up words, often of greek or latin origin
"ion"-the act of doing or being
and possibly
"ist"-somone who practices the preceding word
or
"ism"-an ideology
Basicaly making up words that people will be able to understand upon hearing the first time without explanation.
Also has potential to be a sub-language.
Hyphens added to examples are not included in normal spelling and are to show the joining of words.
"pro"-to be for
"affix"-root words that make up words, often of greek or latin origin
"ion"-the act of doing or being
and possibly
"ist"-somone who practices the preceding word
or
"ism"-an ideology
Basicaly making up words that people will be able to understand upon hearing the first time without explanation.
Also has potential to be a sub-language.
Hyphens added to examples are not included in normal spelling and are to show the joining of words.
Proaffixionism was made by a proaffixionist.
Why dont proaffixionists, instead of saying a-f-forest-ation, why dont they just say 'planting a tree'?
Im a pro-affixion-ism-ist(i am for the idea of proaffixion)
I am a pro-affix-ion-ology-ism-ist(i do the studying of studiers of proaffixionists.....something like that)
My invention uses allo-pnu-magnesis.
Why dont proaffixionists, instead of saying a-f-forest-ation, why dont they just say 'planting a tree'?
Im a pro-affixion-ism-ist(i am for the idea of proaffixion)
I am a pro-affix-ion-ology-ism-ist(i do the studying of studiers of proaffixionists.....something like that)
My invention uses allo-pnu-magnesis.
by John Sherrill March 3, 2008
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Get the Precautionary poo mug.Masturbating before a date with someone you find attractive to prevent both awkward erections at inopportune times, and to prolong any sexual activity that may occur.
"I'm about to go on a date with that hottie Chelsea" -man 1
"You better be proactively friendly" -man 2
"Good idea, I do have a few minutes to get ready" -man 1
"You better be proactively friendly" -man 2
"Good idea, I do have a few minutes to get ready" -man 1
by Chormin November 29, 2011
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by waca waca December 23, 2018
Get the poca mug.You did good in algebra 2 and algebra 1 and never took geometry cause god knows why tf that is so now you go into this class as honors not knowing what the fuck precalculus even is until you step into it and within 2 weeks you're already so fucking confused on it. This class is full of angels and random numbers put together that only mathematicians are gonna need in life. It's based off of trigonometry and just full of numbers that are multiplied by itself and next thing you know after their squared you have to put em into a fraction which then turns into a square root based off a faction and then you have to find x and y.
Algebra 2 was easy af I got a 100 3rd quarter lemme
*sees precalculus* I wonder what this class is
Junior year: What.The.Fuck.
*sees precalculus* I wonder what this class is
Junior year: What.The.Fuck.
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