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active

UK
/ˈæktɪv/
US
/ˈæktɪv/

Translations

activenoun
actives
pl
UK
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US
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principe actifEn pharmacie et en chimie.
Salicylic acid is the primary active in many acne treatments.
L'acide salicylique est le principal principe actif dans de nombreux traitements contre l'acné.
voix activeTerme grammatical.
In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb 'chased' is in the active voice.
Dans la phrase « The cat chased the mouse », le verbe « chased » est à la voix active.
Additional translations
actifEn finance, pour une valeur ou un titre très échangé.
activeadjective
more active
Comp.
most active
Super.
UK
/ˈæktɪv/
US
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He is an active member of the community.
Il est un membre actif de la communauté.
She is an active member of the community.
Elle est une membre active de la communauté.
Additional translations
en activitéSurtout pour un lieu, un volcan, un dispositif ou une activité en fonctionnement.
Synonyms
operative
busy
engaged
alert
vibrant
dynamic
lively
energetic
functioning
Antonyms
inactive

Definitions

activenoun
A grammatical term referring to the voice of a verb in which the subject performs the action expressed by the verb.
In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' the verb 'chased' is in the active voice.
A stock or security that is frequently traded and shows substantial price movement and volume.
Tech company shares were the most sought-after actives on the exchange today.
A substance that produces the intended chemical or pharmacological effect in a preparation; an active ingredient.
Salicylic acid is the primary active in many acne treatments.
activeadjective
Engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, or movement.
She is an active member of the community, always volunteering for events.
Involving physical movement and exertion.
He leads an active lifestyle, going for a run every morning.
Currently in operation or use.
The active volcano poses a threat to nearby villages.
Having a chemical or biological effect.
The active ingredient in the medication helps reduce inflammation.
Participating or ready to participate in a particular sphere or activity.
She is active in the political scene, often attending rallies and debates.
Of a verb or voice: expressing that the subject of the clause performs the action.
In the sentence "Birds build nests," the verb "build" is active.
(Electronics) Requiring an external power source to operate and capable of amplification, switching, or signal control, as opposed to passive.
The circuit employs active components such as transistors and operational amplifiers.
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