noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Technical term used in fields such as psychology, business, or systems theory to describe forward-looking, initiative-taking behavior or design. Often used attributively with の.
順向性のアプローチが問題解決に有効だ。
A proactive approach is effective for problem-solving.
このシステムは順向性の
This system employs proactive control.
Compound of 順 (jun, 'order, sequence') + 向 (kō, 'direction, facing') + 性 (sei, 'nature, -ity'). The exact origin is uncertain; likely a modern technical coinage.