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activity
noun ac·tiv·i·ty \ak-ˈti-və-tē\
: the state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind
: something that is done as work or for a particular purpose
: something that is done for pleasure and that usually involves a group of people
plural ac·tiv·i·ties
Full Definition of ACTIVITY
1
: the quality or state of being active
2
: vigorous or energetic action : liveliness
3
: natural or normal function: as a : a process (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
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: an active force
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a : a pursuit in which a person is active b : a form of organized, supervised, often extracurricular recreation
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: an organizational unit for performing a specific function; also : its function or duties
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First Known Use of ACTIVITY
1530
Related to ACTIVITY
- Synonyms
- exercise, conditioning, exertion
ACTIVITY Defined for Kids
activity
noun ac·tiv·i·ty \ak-ˈti-və-tē\
plural ac·tiv·i·ties
Definition of ACTIVITY for Kids
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: energetic action <There is always activity around the holidays.>
2
: something done especially for relaxation or fun <Summer camp provides a variety of activities for kids.>
Medical Dictionary
activity
noun ac·tiv·i·ty \ak-ˈtiv-ət-ē\
plural ac·tiv·i·ties
Medical Definition of ACTIVITY
1
: natural or normal function: as a : a process (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
2
: the characteristic of acting chemically or of promoting a chemical reaction <the activity of a catalyst>
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