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Active

/ˈæk.tɪv/

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

📖 Definitions of "Active"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).

adjective
  1. 1

    Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.

    "certain active principles"

  2. 2

    Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.

    "an active child or animal"

  3. 3

    In action; actually proceeding; working; in force

    "active hostilities"

  4. 4

    Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy

    "active mind"

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