activity

Word parts

active + -ity

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ or /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiː/ or /ækˈtɪ.və.ti/

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Noun

Singular activity

Plural activities

1. (uncountable) When a person or animal has activity, it is active or lively.

   The sleeping dog did not show much activity.

2. (countable) When you have a function to do, you have an activity.

   The child has many after-school activities.

   She participates in women's rights activities.