response

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a result

   this situation developed in response to events in Africa

2. 2
   noun

   A reaction to a stimulus or provocation.

   As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

3. 3
   noun

   a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

4. 4
   noun

   the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

5. 5
   noun

   a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister

6. 6
   noun

   the manner in which something is greeted

7. 7
   noun

   a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

8. 8
   noun

   the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

Etymology

From Middle English respounse, respons, from Old French respons, respuns, responce, ultimately from the Latin respōnsum, a nominal use of the neuter form of respōnsus, the perfect passive participle of respondeō, from re (“again”) + spondeō (“promise”). Doublet of responsum.