active
active is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, active is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofactive
- A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
- Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
- Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
Synonyms: acting
Example: "certain active principles"
- Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
Example: "an active child or animal"
- In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
Synonyms: "in action", "in force", working
Example: "active hostilities"
- Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
Example: "active mind"
- Requiring or implying action or exertion
Synonyms: operative
Example: "active employment or service"
- Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
Example: "an active rather than a speculative statesman"
- Brisk; lively.
Example: "an active demand for corn"
- Implying or producing rapid action.
Example: "an active disease"
- (heading, grammar) About verbs.
- (of source code) Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
- Not passive.
- (gay sexual slang) (of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
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