Active
/ˈæktɪv/noun
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits or activities.
Did you know?The word 'active' stems from ancient roots linked to the concept of action and power, resonating with the idea of manifesting intentions into reality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ak-
“to do, to drive, to act”
Latin
Latin
activus
“effective, working, or having power”
Old French
Old French
actif
“active or effective”
Middle English
Middle English
active
“pertaining to action or movement”
Modern English
English
active
“engaged in action or movement, dynamic”