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pro-acting

pro-act·ing
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh ak-ting]
    • /proʊ ˈæk tɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh ak-ting]
    • /proʊ ˈæk tɪŋ/

Definitions of pro-acting word

  • adjective pro-acting serving temporarily, especially as a substitute during another's absence; not permanent; temporary: the acting mayor. 1
  • adjective pro-acting designed, adapted, or suitable for stage performance. 1
  • adjective pro-acting provided with detailed stage directions for the performer: an acting version of a play. 1
  • noun pro-acting the art, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc. 1

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Origin of pro-acting

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; act + -ing2, -ing1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Pro-acting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pro-acting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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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