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F. actif , L. activus , fr. agere, to act

IPA: WEAE /ˈæk.tɪv/

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.
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble; as, an active child or animal.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; — opposed to quiescent, dormant , or extinct.
active laws
active hostilities
an active volcano
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.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; — opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative; — opposed to speculative or theoretical ; as, an active rather than a speculative statesman.
Brisk; lively; as, an active demand for corn.
Implying or producing rapid action.
an active disease
an active remedy
(grammar)
1. Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.
2. Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
3. Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
Of a homosexual man, enjoying anal sex in which he penetrates his partner rather than is penetrated.

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