(n)an inappropriate state of depression that is precipitated by events in the person's life (to be distinguished from normal grief), Syn.reactive depression
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a. [ Cf. F. réactif. ] Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction. -- Re*act"ive*ly, adv. -- Re*act"ive*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]