proactivity

[ proh-ak-tiv-i-tee ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proactivity¹

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

Example Sentences

OK, but given all the proactivity … how were these recent issues missed?

From Slate

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

From National Geographic

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

From BBC

“We want to make automation and proactivity available to everybody that interacts with Alexa and the devices that are connected to Alexa because it’s just so delightful,” says Aaron Rubenson, a VP on the Alexa team.

From The Verge

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