proaction

British

/ prəʊˈækʃən /

noun

action that initiates change as opposed to reaction to events

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Etymology

Origin of proaction

C20: from _pro- ² + ( _re ) _action

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In the undergraduate colleges, I think it's reflection rather than proaction.

From Salon ● May 27, 2019

But the symbolism should become action and proaction.

From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2018

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