activity

ac·tiv·i·ty

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A parade is an activity.

noun

The definition of activity is something that you do or something that is going on.

Going to the movies is an example of an activity.
A parade is an example of activity
A room where a lot of people are moving about is an example of a room alive with activity.

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activity

noun

pl. -·ties

the quality or state of being active; action
energetic action; liveliness; alertness
a normal function of the body or mind
an active force
any specific action or pursuit: recreational activities
Chem.
1. the ability to react with other chemicals
2. a thermodynamic quantity which represents the effective concentration of a substance in a reacting chemical system
3. optical activity

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activity

noun

pl. ac·tiv·i·ties

The state of being active.
Energetic action or movement; liveliness.
a. A specified pursuit in which a person partakes.
b. An educational process or procedure intended to stimulate learning through actual experience.
The intensity of a radioactive source.
The ability to take part in a chemical reaction.
A physiological process: respiratory activity.

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Noun

(plural activities)

The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.
Pit row was abuzz with activity.
Something done as an action or a movement.
The activity for the morning was a walk to the store.
Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
Quilting can be an enjoyable activity.
Use (of internet, playstation, bank account etc.).

Usage notes

Adjectives often used with "activity": increased, decreased, high, low, volcanic, seismic, eruptive, intellectual, physical, mental, spiritual, muscular, cerebral, favorite, recreational, practical, cultural, artistic, literary, musical, political, diplomatic, military, domestic, voluntary, missionary, chemical, optical, productive, reproductive, industrial, commercial, etc.

Origin

From Middle French activité, from Latin activitas.

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