adj.
Pronunciation: ' l ī v
Function: adjective
Etymology: short for alive
Date: 1542
1 a : having life : LIVING <a live lobster> b : existing in fact or reality : ACTUAL <spoke to a real live celebrity>
2 : exerting force or containing energy: as a : AFIRE , GLOWING < live coals> b : connected to electric power c : charged with explosives and containing shot or a bullet < live ammunition> also : armed but not exploded <a live bomb> d : imparting or driven by power <a live axle> e : being in operation <a live microphone>
3 : abounding with life : VIVID
4 : being in a pure native state
5 : of bright vivid color
6 : of continuing or current interest < live issues>
7 a : not yet printed from or plated < live type> b : not yet typeset < live copy>
8 a : of or involving a presentation (as a play or concert) in which both the performers and an audience are physically present <a live record album> <a nightclub with live entertainment> b : broadcast directly at the time of production <a live radio program>
9 : being in play <a live ball>