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

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