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activity

/ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ noun

In Latin: actiō Wiktionary

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  1. The state or quality of being active; activeness.
    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.
    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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