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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/
Definitions of activeness word
- adjective activeness engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 1
- adjective activeness being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 1
- adjective activeness involving physical effort and action: active sports. 1
- adjective activeness having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle. 1
- adjective activeness characterized by action, motion, volume, use, participation, etc.: an active market in wheat; an active list of subscribers. 1
- adjective activeness causing activity or change; capable of exerting influence (opposed to passive): active treason. 1
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Origin of activeness
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin āctīvus (see act, -ive); replacing Middle English actif < Middle French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Activeness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
activeness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
activeness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for activeness
noun activeness
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- movement — the act, process, or result of moving.
- motion — the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
- labor — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
Antonyms for activeness
noun activeness
- cessation — The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inaction — absence of action; idleness.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
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