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Reactuate (verb):
(ree akt'
choo eyt) (origin ca 2006-2007; from the ML
“reactuatere”
meaning adaptation for improvement or survival);
Definitions: (1) to react to an environment in a manner that
provides a useful function and/or result. (2) To adapt inherently
to change in order to provide increased value, capability, or an
improved chance for survival.
Example 1: My new athletic clothes and shoes reactuate, so I
perform better and enjoy my activities more.
Example 2: My house is built with materials that
reactuate, so I save money on my heating and cooling bills.
Related nouns: reactuation (e.g. reactuation is needed for
products and materials to be of value and to survive in the future) |