actyf

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French actif, from Latin āctīvus; equivalent to acte + -yf.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /akˈtiːf/, /ˈaktif/, /akˈtiːv(ə)/, /ˈaktiv(ə)/

Adjective

actyf

  1. active, reactive
  2. (Christianity) worldly, secular (of living)
  3. (grammar) active (relating to the active voice)
  4. (rare) voluntary, conscious

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: active
  • Scots: ackie

References

Noun

actyf (plural actyves)

  1. That which is active.
  2. (Christianity) One who is occupied with secular concerns.
  3. (grammar, rare) A verb's active form.

Descendants

References

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