Definitions for active
ˈæk tɪvac·tive

Princeton's WordNet(3.55 / 9 votes)Rate this definition:

1. active agent, active(noun)

   chemical agent capable of activity

2. active voice, active(noun)

   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"

3. active(adj)

   a person who is a participating member of an organization

   "the club issues a list of members, both the actives and the retirees"

4. active(adj)

   tending to become more severe or wider in scope

   "active tuberculosis"

5. active, combat-ready, fighting(a)(adj)

   engaged in or ready for military or naval operations

   "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces"

6. active(adj)

   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"

7. active, participating(adj)

   taking part in an activity

   "an active member of the club"; "he was politically active"; "the participating organizations"

8. active(adj)

   characterized by energetic activity

   "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action"

9. active(adj)

   exerting influence or producing a change or effect

   "an active ingredient"

10. active(adj)

    full of activity or engaged in continuous activity

    "an active seaport"; "an active bond market"; "an active account"

11. active, alive(p)(adj)

    in operation

    "keep hope alive"; "the tradition was still alive"; "an active tradition"

12. active(adj)

    (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions

13. active(adj)

    expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor: "Hemingway favors active constructions"

14. active, dynamic(adj)

    (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being

15. active(adj)

    (of e.g. volcanos) capable of erupting

16. active(adj)

    (of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt

    "active volcanos"

17. active(adj)

    engaged in full-time work

    "active duty"; "though past retirement age he is still active in his profession"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. active(Noun)

   A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

2. active(Adjective)

   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.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

3. active(Adjective)

   Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

4. active(Adjective)

   In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

5. active(Adjective)

   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.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

6. active(Adjective)

   Requiring or implying action or exertion; opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

7. active(Adjective)

   Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

8. active(Adjective)

   Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

9. active(Adjective)

   Implying or producing rapid action.

   Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

10. active(Adjective)

    Applied to a form of the verb; opposed to passive. See active voice.

    Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

11. active(Adjective)

    Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.

    Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

12. active(Adjective)

    Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.

    Etymology: From actif, from actif, from activus, from agere; see act.

13. active(Adjective)

    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(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Active(adj)

   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

2. Active(adj)

   quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal

3. Active(adj)

   in action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano

4. Active(adj)

   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

5. Active(adj)

   requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes

6. Active(adj)

   given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; -- opposed to speculative or theoretical; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman

7. Active(adj)

   brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn

8. Active(adj)

   implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy

9. Active(adj)

   applied to a form of the verb; -- opposed to passive. See Active voice, under Voice.

10. Active(adj)

    applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive

11. Active(adj)

    applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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, 2020  

2. active

   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, 2020  

3. active

   To use a specific computer system.

   All our crew are active and using the system.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2020  

4. active

   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

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1398

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2477

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'active' in Adjectives Frequency: #167

How to pronounce active?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of active in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of active in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of active in a Sentence

1. Chief Executive Michael O'Leary:

   We are in active discussions with Aer Lingus here in Dublin, with IAG in the UK and TAP in Portugal, i see no reason why it couldn't happen this winter, November.

2. Tom Skinner:

   This is a very serious illness, but it's difficult to transmit, you have to have prolonged close contact with someone with active tuberculosis to get it.

3. Jennifer Roberts:

   I would certainly recommend doctors to enquire if their patient’s partner ought to be quitting smoking, getting more active, or losing some weight, and if so talk to the patient about whether the two of them might take the change up together.

4. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson:

   This is why we determined to take precautionary interim steps while this investigation is still ongoing. ISIL is out there now, active in a lot of different areas, and so while this investigation is pending -- and cause we have this group claiming responsibility -- we believe it's significant to do these things on an interim basis and to tell the public that we've done this, we want the public to know that our aviation security officials are very much focused on this.

5. Chancellor Werner Faymann:

   One thing is certain in any case: shortly, we will be more active at our borders than today. The Germans will also do more.

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