transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈak-tiv ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French actif, from Latin activus, from actus, past participle of agere to drive, do — more at agent
Date: 14th century
1. : characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation
an active life
2. : producing or involving action or movement
3.
a. of a verb form or voice : asserting that the person or thing represented by the grammatical subject performs the action represented by the verb
hits in “he hits the ball” is active
b. : expressing action as distinct from mere existence or state
4. : quick in physical movement : lively
5. : marked by vigorous activity : busy
the stock market was active
6. : requiring vigorous action or exertion
active sports
7. : having practical operation or results : effective
an active law
8.
a. : disposed to action : energetic
took an active interest
b. : engaged in an action or activity
an active club member
c. of a volcano : currently erupting or likely to erupt — compare dormant 2a, extinct 1b
d. : characterized by emission of large amounts of electromagnetic energy
an active galactic nucleus
9. : engaged in full-time service especially in the armed forces
active duty
10. : marked by present operation, transaction, movement, or use
an active account
11.
a. : capable of acting or reacting : reacting readily
active nitrogen
active ingredients
b. : tending to progress or to cause degeneration
active tuberculosis
c. of an electronic circuit element : capable of controlling voltages or currents
d.
(1) : requiring the expenditure of energy
active calcium ion uptake
(2) : functioning by the emission of radiant energy or sound
radar is an active sensor
12. : still eligible to win the pot in poker
13. : moving down the line : visiting in the set — used of couples in contredanses or square dances
• active noun
• ac·tive·ly adverb
• ac·tive·ness noun