actives

ac·tive

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Definitions of actives word

adjective actives engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 1
adjective actives being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 1
adjective actives involving physical effort and action: active sports. 1
adjective actives having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle. 1
adjective actives characterized by action, motion, volume, use, participation, etc.: an active market in wheat; an active list of subscribers. 1
adjective actives causing activity or change; capable of exerting influence (opposed to passive): active treason. 1

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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adjective

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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