Activity

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪvɪti

Origin

From Middle French activité, from Latin activitas.

Full definition of activity

Noun

1. The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.
   Pit row was abuzz with activity.
2. Something done as an action or a movement.
   The activity for the morning was a walk to the store.
3. Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
• 2013-06-07, David Simpson, Fantasy of navigation, Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.
4. Quilting can be an enjoyable activity.
5. Use (of internet, playstation, bank account etc.).

Usage notes

Adjectives often used with "activity": increased, decreased, high, low, volcanic, seismic, eruptive, intellectual, physical, mental, spiritual, muscular, cerebral, favorite, recreational, practical, cultural, artistic, literary, musical, political, diplomatic, military, domestic, voluntary, missionary, chemical, optical, productive, reproductive, industrial, commercial, etc.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• rest
• passivity

Derived terms

• radioactivity