proactivity

American  

[proh-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌproʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /

Also proactiveness

noun

1. the act, characteristic, or habit of thinking and acting so as to prepare for, intervene in, or control expected events, especially negative or challenging ones; initiative.

   Thanks again for your proactivity; you solved this problem before I even knew there was a problem!

   In a fast-paced, multithreat online environment, proactivity and stability are the cornerstones of good cybersecurity strategy.

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Etymology

Origin of proactivity

proactiv(e) ( def. ) + -ity ( def. )

Example Sentences

For now, however, the grimmest of eventualities may have been avoided—all thanks to a mixture of luck and Icelandic proactivity.

From National Geographic • Dec. 19, 2023

"Usada realises this, that anti-doping has historically been a reactive process, and they understand the need for proactivity," said Novitsky.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2023

As Alexa continues to struggle to keep users engaged, adding some proactivity to routines could make them more useful to more people.

From The Verge • Jul. 20, 2022

The proactivity of the organization, the enterprise, rests with individual clans.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2018

The three-course menu devised in collaboration with Salad for President’s Julia Sherman drew a collection of stylists, artists, writers and editors seeking quiet proactivity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2017