What is another word for action and reaction?

Pronunciation: [ˈakʃən and ɹɪˈakʃən] (IPA)

The words action and reaction describe a cause-and-effect relationship, where an action produces an effect that, in turn, produces another action. Synonyms for these terms include response, consequence, outcome, impact, and repercussion. They all suggest a reciprocal relationship between two events or conditions. Response emphasizes a reaction that is prompted by a stimulus, while consequence implies a result that follows from a particular action. Outcome suggests a final result or conclusion, while impact suggests a powerful effect or influence. Repercussion indicates a negative consequence, often one that is unforeseen or unintended. Understanding these synonyms can help to convey the nuances of the cause-and-effect relationship more precisely.

What are the hypernyms for Action and reaction?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Action and reaction

  • The starship thing is really political action and reaction, the natural outgrowth of Volunteers.
    Paul Kantner
  • It is funny that men who are supposed to be scientific cannot get themselves to realise the basic principle of physics, that action and reaction are equal and opposite, that when you persecute people you always rouse them to be strong and stronger.
    Gertrude Stein
  • By action and reaction do we become strong or weak, according to the character of our thoughts and mental states. Fear is the deadly nightshade of the mind.
    Edward Walker
  • Wolves which batten upon lambs, lambs consumed by wolves, the strong who immolate the weak, the weak victims of the strong: there you have Nature, there you have her intentions, there you have her scheme: a perpetual action and reaction, a host of vices, a host of virtues, in one word, a perfect equilibrium resulting from the equality of good and evil on earth.
    Marquis de Sade
  • The Satanist realizes that man, and the action and reaction of the universe, is responsible for everything, and doesn't mislead himself into thinking that someone cares.
    Anton LaVey

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