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Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈtʃi.vu
"Ele é um profissional muito ativo."
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, done, performed), stemming from the verb agere (to drive, do, act). Entering the English language in the late 14th century, the term initially pertained to theology and philosophy before broadening to denote physical energy, operational capability, and dynamic engagement in modern usage.
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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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