Proactive
/prəʊˈæktɪv/noun
Creating or controlling a situation by taking the initiative rather than reacting to events.
Did you know?The prefix 'pro-' suggests favoring or supporting, hinting at ancient notions of divine protection in proactive endeavors.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pro-
“before, in favor of”
Latin
Latin
agere
“to do, to act”
Early Modern English
Latin
proactivus
“acting beforehand, anticipatory”
20th Century
English
proactive
“characterized by taking initiative, especially in management and personal development”