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The correct spelling is active.
How to pronounce active
/ˈæk.tɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈæk.tɪv/
Say it like: Act-ive
The correct spelling is active. A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting. For example: "certain active principles"
Usage Examples
“certain active principles”
“an active child or animal”
“active hostilities”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- 2.Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
adjective
- 1.Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
- 2.Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
- 3.In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
- 4.Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
- 5.Requiring or implying action or exertion
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