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Pronunciation / Transliteration: atˈti.vo
"È un membro attivo del club."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by much action or movement.
"She maintains an active lifestyle by running every morning." - 2
Currently in operation, effect, or use; functioning.
"The company has an active account with several international suppliers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin activus, from actus (driven, performed), ultimately tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *ag- meaning 'to drive, draw, or move'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially denoting a readiness or capability for action before expanding into broader physical, chemical, and professional domains.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Active" is said worldwide
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actif
Transliteration: ak.tif
"Il mène une vie très active."
aktiv
Transliteration: akˈtiːf
"Sie ist in ihrer Freizeit sehr aktiv."
attivo
Transliteration: atˈti.vo
"È un membro attivo del club."
activo
Transliteration: akˈti.βo
"Mantenerse activo es bueno para la salud."
ativo
Transliteration: aˈtʃi.vu
"Ele é um profissional muito ativo."
सक्रिय
Transliteration: sakriy
"वह अपने स्वास्थ्य को लेकर बहुत सक्रिय है।"
积极的
Transliteration: jī jí de
"他每天都过着积极的生活。"
활동적인
Transliteration: hwaldongjeogin
"그는 매우 활동적인 사람입니다."
活動的
Transliteration: katsudōteki
"彼女は毎日活動的な生活を送っています。"
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