active

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Synonyms: factive, ative, activ, activo

Antonyms: factive, ative, activ, activo

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Adjective

1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to [[passive]], that receives.
2. Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
3. In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
4. Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
5. Requiring or implying action or exertion
6. Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
7. Brisk; lively.
8. Implying or producing rapid action.
9. {{senseid|en|grammar}} {{lb|en|heading|grammar}} ''About verbs.''
10. {{lb|en|computing|of [[source code]]}} Eligible to be processed by a [[compiler]] or [[interpreter]].
11. {{lb|en|electronics}} Not [[passive]].
12. {{lb|en|gay slang|of a homosexual man}} enjoying a role in [[anal sex]] in which he [[penetrate]]s, rather than being penetrated by his partner.

Noun

1. A person or thing that is acting or [[capable]] of acting.
2. {{lb|en|electronics}} Any component that is not [[passive]]. See {{w|Passivity (engineering)}}.

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