Active Definition

ăktĭv
actives
adjective
Being in physical motion.
Active fish in the aquarium.
American Heritage
That is acting, functioning, working, moving, etc.
Webster's New World
Functioning or capable of functioning.
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Capable of acting, functioning, etc.
Webster's New World
Marked by energetic activity; busy.
Active stock and bond markets; spent an active day sightseeing.
American Heritage
noun
actives
An active member of an organization.
Webster's New World
A construction or form in the active voice.
American Heritage
The active voice.
Webster's New World
A participating member of an organization.
Union actives.
American Heritage
A verb in this voice.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Active

Noun

Singular:
active
Plural:
actives

Origin of Active

  • Middle English actif from Old French from Latin āctīvus from āctus past participle of agere to drive, do ag- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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