Active

/ˈæk.tɪv/

The meaning and definition of Active, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
    “certain active principles”
  2. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
    “an active child or animal”
noun
  1. A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
  2. Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
Synonyms acting agile nimble busy deedful diligent
Antonyms passive indolent still bottom dormant extinct

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