Action
/ˈæk.ʃən/noun
The process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Did you know?The word 'action' once held connotations of 'doing' in a mystical sense, often linked to the enactment of spells and rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
actio
“A doing, performance, or action.”
Old French
Old French
accion
“A legal term for a lawsuit or legal action.”
Middle English
Middle English
acction
“The act of doing something, particularly in a legal or formal context.”
Modern English
English
action
“The state or process of acting; the performance of a task or deed.”