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ACTIVE (ADJ.)
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active — ac·tive adj 1: characterized or accomplished by action or effort active concealment compare passive 2: engaged or participating in action or activity paying child support but not otherwise an active parent … Law dictionary
active — (adj.) mid 14c., given to worldly activity (opposed to contemplative or monastic), from O.Fr. actif (12c.) or directly from L. activus, from actus (see ACT (Cf. act) (n.)). As capable of acting (opposed to passive), from late 14c. Meaning… … Etymology dictionary
active — adj. & n. adj. 1 a consisting in or marked by action; energetic; diligent (leads an active life; an active helper). b able to move about or accomplish practical tasks (infirmity made him less active). 2 working, operative (an active volcano). 3… … Useful english dictionary
active — [ak′tiv] adj. [ME & OFr actif < L activus < actus, pp. of agere: see ACT1] 1. that is acting, functioning, working, moving, etc. 2. capable of acting, functioning, etc. 3. causing action, motion, or change 4. characterized by much action or … English World dictionary
active — adj. VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ▪ keep (sb), remain, stay ▪ Try to keep active in the cold weather. ADVERB … Collocations dictionary
active-duty — adj. Active duty is used with these nouns: ↑military, ↑soldier … Collocations dictionary
active — adj. [L. agere, to act] Pertaining to movement; given to action; alert … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
active — adj 1. busy, on the go, occupied, engaged, employed, working, at it, Inf. on the move, Inf. up and doing; moving, kinetic, motive, on the wing, volitant, stirring, astir, up and about or around; bustling, hustling, restless, commotive, Inf.… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
active — [[t]æ̱ktɪv[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things. Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. ...a long and active life. Ant: sedentary 2) ADJ GRADED If you have an active mind … English dictionary
active*/*/*/ — I [ˈæktɪv] adj 1) always doing things, especially with energy and enthusiasm Rose is still active at the age of 87.[/ex] She continues to be active in politics.[/ex] He is an active member of the American Cancer Society.[/ex] 2) an active VOLCANO … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
active — actively, adv. activeness, n. /ak tiv/, adj. 1. engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 2. being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 3. involving physical effort … Universalium
