Reaction
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A response to a stimulus, event, or situation, whether physical, chemical, or emotional. An action performed in response to something that has happened.
“His immediate reaction to the surprise party was one of genuine shock and delight.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/riˈækʃən/
Syllables
re·ac·tion
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Contains -TION suffix, a very common pattern in 8-letter words
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the -TION ending is valuable for building on existing plays
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