Added 8 October 2026
activity
/ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ noun
In Latin: actiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about activity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The state or quality of being active; activeness.
Pit row was abuzz with activity.
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Something done as an action or a movement.
The activity for the morning was a walk to the store.
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Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
An increasing number of sports activities are on offer at the university.
Origin
From Middle French activité, from Latin activitas. Equivalent to active + -ity.
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