What does active mean?
Definitions for active
ˈæk tɪvac·tive
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word active.
Princeton's WordNet
active agent, activenoun
chemical agent capable of activity
active voice, activenoun
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb
"`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"
activeadjective
a person who is a participating member of an organization
"the club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees"
activeadjective
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
"active tuberculosis"
active, combat-ready, fighting(a)adjective
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
"on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces"
activeadjective
disposed to take action or effectuate change
"a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"; "an active antagonism"; "he was active in drawing attention to their grievances"
active, participatingadjective
taking part in an activity
"an active member of the club"; "he was politically active"; "the participating organizations"
activeadjective
characterized by energetic activity
"an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action"
activeadjective
exerting influence or producing a change or effect
"an active ingredient"
activeadjective
full of activity or engaged in continuous activity
"an active seaport"; "an active bond market"; "an active account"
active, alive(p)adjective
in operation
"keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"
activeadjective
(of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions
activeadjective
expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor: "Hemingway favors active constructions"
active, dynamicadjective
(used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being
activeadjective
(of e.g. volcanos) capable of erupting
activeadjective
(of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt
"active volcanos"
activeadjective
engaged in full-time work
"active duty"; "though past retirement age he is still active in his profession"
Wiktionary
activenoun
A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
activeadjective
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.
activeadjective
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal.
activeadjective
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct.
activeadjective
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.
activeadjective
Requiring or implying action or exertion; opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
activeadjective
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.
activeadjective
Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn.
activeadjective
Implying or producing rapid action.
activeadjective
Applied to a form of the verb; opposed to passive. See active voice.
activeadjective
Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
activeadjective
Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
activeadjective
enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner
Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.
Webster Dictionary
Activeadjective
having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind
Activeadjective
quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal
Activeadjective
in action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano
Activeadjective
given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal
Activeadjective
requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes
Activeadjective
given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; -- opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman
Activeadjective
brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn
Activeadjective
implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy
Activeadjective
applied to a form of the verb; -- opposed to passive. See Active voice, under Voice.
Activeadjective
applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive
Activeadjective
applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state
Freebase
ACTIVE
ACTIVE - sobriety, friendship and peace is a non-governmental umbrella organisation gathering European youth temperance organisations. ACTIVE is member of the Youth Forum Jeunesse and cooperates with IOGT International. The main aim of Active is peace and tolerance in the world. Active considers alcohol and other drugs one of the main reasons for violence and conflicts in today's world and therefore members of Active promote a drug-free lifestyle by their own abstinence--to prove that having fun, making friends, and being free is possible without getting addicted and without any risk of hurting somebody or being hurt. Active provides the space for self-realisation, for making new contacts, for exchange projects, education and for being active on political level in order to make a difference. Active is a support for each national organisation in reaching the main common goal--peace and human dignity.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Active
akt′iv, adj. that acts: busy: nimble: practical, as opposed to speculative: effective: (gram.) transitive.—adv. Act′ively.—ns. Activ′ity, Act′iveness.
Editors Contribution
active
For a human being to have a focus, purpose and socially interact with family, members and groups within the community and society.
Her father was an active member of the local walking group and irish music centre.
Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020active
To exercise daily.
Her Nan was active, she walked a few miles every day and her Grandfather is active too and walks the hills with his pals a few days a week.
Submitted by MaryC on April 11, 2020active
To use a specific computer system.
All our crew are active and using the system.
Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2020active
To use energy for a specific purpose.
He was active in working with his wife to achieve amazing results.
Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1398
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2477
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Adjectives Frequency: #167
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of active in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of active in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of active in a Sentence
It is incumbent on the new Israeli Government, once formed, to create the conditions for a negotiated final peace agreement - with the active engagement of the international community - that will end the Israeli occupation and realize the creation of a viable Palestinian State, living in peace and security alongside Israel.
Even if we put aside the Fed, we still have this political uncertainty and we are seeing an inertia in monetary policy, historically ... we have seen the central bank be a bit more active when the currency falls, but despite the record lows for the Turkish lira, the reaction of the central bank has been extremely limited.
She’s an inspiration, we kind of have to pinch ourselves to remember that she is the age she is and she stays as active as she does.
I'll take three weeks of active rest and then I'll know what next. I'm taking normal meals with a lot of carbohydrates, i'm concentrating purely on recovery and I have not given any thought for any other challenge. It's too early to tell( about the Olympics).
It's really exciting, i have to support this guy, someone who has been active in this world since he was a teenager.
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Translations for active
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- نشيط, فاعل, شغال, عامل, حرك, فارهArabic
- әүҙемBashkir
- акты́ўныBelarusian
- енергичен, действащ, действителен, деен, активенBulgarian
- činnýCzech
- aktivDanish
- gewandt, tätig, aktiv, flink, rührigGerman
- agemaEsperanto
- activoSpanish
- aktiiv, asjalik, isikuline, tegev, tegutsev, elav, tarmukas, kehtiv, väle, usin, tegev-Estonian
- معلوم, آکتیوPersian
- aktiivinenFinnish
- actifFrench
- spreigeach, giobachScottish Gaelic
- jantaghManx
- सक्रियHindi
- attivoItalian
- 活躍, ぴちぴち, 能動的, ぴんぴん, 活動的, 活発, すばしっこい, 積極的Japanese
- aktīvs, ņiprs, izdarīgs, spirgts, možs, kustīgs, darāms, mundrs, darbīgs, žirgtsLatvian
- aktif, giatMalay
- actiefDutch
- aktivNorwegian
- aktywny, czynnyPolish
- ativado, ativoPortuguese
- activRomanian
- действующий, живой, действительный, деятельный, энергичный, активный, проворныйRussian
- aktíven, dejávenSlovene
- veprorAlbanian
- aktivSwedish
- செயலில்Tamil
- aktifTurkish
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