World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesDelayed-Reaction
/dɪˈleɪdɪd rɪˈækʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A response or reaction that occurs after a delay following an initial stimulus.
"After the loud noise, there was a delayed-reaction from the audience, as they took a moment to process what had happened." - 2
In psychology, a response that is not immediate but occurs after a period of time, often due to cognitive processing.
"The therapist noted that the patient exhibited a delayed-reaction to the traumatic event discussed in the session."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'delayed-reaction' combines 'delayed', derived from the Old English 'delæd', meaning 'to hinder or impede', and 'reaction', from the Latin 'reactio', meaning 'to act in response'. The phrase has evolved to describe a response that occurs after a significant interval following a stimulus.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Delayed-Reaction"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Delayed-Reaction" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
réaction différée
Transliteration: reyaksyon diferé
"Après le bruit fort, il y a eu une réaction différée du public."
verzögerte Reaktion
Transliteration: fer-tsö-ger-teh re-ak-tsion
"Nach dem lauten Geräusch gab es eine verzögerte Reaktion des Publikums."
reazione ritardata
Transliteration: re-a-tsi-o-ne ri-tar-da-ta
"Dopo il forte rumore, c'è stata una reazione ritardata dal pubblico."
reacción retardada
Transliteration: re-ak-syon re-tar-da-da
"Después del fuerte ruido, hubo una reacción retardada del público."
reação retardada
Transliteration: rey-a-sao re-tar-da-da
"Após o barulho alto, houve uma reação retardada do público."
विलंबित प्रतिक्रिया
Transliteration: vilambit pratikriya
"उच्च शोर के बाद, दर्शकों से विलंबित प्रतिक्रिया आई।"
延迟反应
Transliteration: yánchí fǎnyìng
"在响亮的噪音之后，观众有了延迟反应。"
지연 반응
Transliteration: jiyeon baneung
"큰 소음 후에 관객의 지연 반응이 있었습니다."
遅延反応
Transliteration: chien hannō
"大きな音の後、観客から遅延反応がありました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Delayed-Reaction"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.