preactive

ac·tive

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/

Definitions of preactive word

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

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Origin of preactive

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 Preactive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preactive

preactive 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 about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preactive usage trend in Literature

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