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activity

noun

ac·​tiv·​i·​ty ak-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce activity (audio)
plural activities
1
: the quality or state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind
physical activity
criminal activity
economic activity
2
: vigorous or energetic action : liveliness
a scene of excitement and activity
3
: natural or normal function: such as
a
: a process (such as digestion) that an organism carries on or participates in by virtue of being alive
b
: a similar process actually or potentially involving mental function
specifically : an educational procedure designed to stimulate learning by firsthand experience
4
: an active force
5
a
: a pursuit in which a person is active
business activities
social activities
b
: a form of organized, supervised, often extracurricular recreation
The camp offers hiking, swimming, and other activities.
6
: an organizational unit for performing a specific function
also : its function or duties
the restaurant inspection activity of the health department

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The holidays always set off a lot of activity in our home. the sexual activity of married couples The police are now monitoring criminal activity in the area. She gets at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. The instruments are used to detect volcanic activity on the island. We planned an activity for the children. See More
Recent Examples on the Web The fire was 65% contained Wednesday, with minimal activity. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 8 Sep. 2022 Orlando and other investors had campaigned heavily in recent days to marshal enough shareholder support, including on Truth Social, a Twitter clone that has faced technical issues and low activity in the six months since its launch. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Gambling activity on the Super Bowl last year reached record highs, according to gambling operators and state regulators. Katherine Sayre, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The Greenbriar Commons pool venue, which features a lap pool, diving area, children’s activity pool and dual water slides, closed on Labor Day. John Benson, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Apopka’s police chief said last month his department and OCPS had been working for several years to address the problems and that both are committed to safety and to reporting any criminal activity on campuses. Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 There is overwhelming scientific evidence that climate change is real, is fueled by human activity and is intensely impacting environments in Kentucky and across the world. Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022 Nettleman had proof after calling the financial institution directly, where no record for the old debt or collection activity existed. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 Scientists will use the more than 160 parallel ridges – described as rib-like formations – to examine Thwaites’ historical activity and make predictions about its future possible movement, according to Graham. Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English actyvete "active life," borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French activité "power of acting, exercise of this power," borrowed from Medieval Latin āctīvitāt-, āctīvitās (Late Latin, "active form of a verb"), from Latin āctīvus active entry 1 + -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of activity was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing activity

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