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active
/ˈæk.tɪv/
noun
A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
adjective
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
"certain active principles"
Similar: acting
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
"an active child or animal"
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
"active hostilities"
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