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What is another word for Activity? – 221 Activity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    action exercise pursuit occupation hobby pastime endeavor undertaking venture enterprise project task job chore duty function operation movement exertion effort labor work undertaking deed feat exploit achievement performance act doing engagement participation involvement commotion stir bustle fuss excitement thrill adventure experience happening occurrence event incident affair business proceeding transaction maneuver move step measure initiative drive campaign crusade quest mission endeavor attempt try endeavor

    Meaning of Activity

    The primary meaning of the word "Activity" refers to the state of being active, or a thing that a person is doing or engaged in.

    Definitions

    • The state of being active, or a thing that a person is doing or engaged in
    • An activity is something that people do for pleasure, entertainment, or as a hobby
    • A task or operation that someone is involved in, especially as a job or a way of spending time
    • A set of actions or operations designed to achieve a particular goal or result

    Etymology of Activity

    The word "Activity" comes from the Old French word "activité", which is derived from the Latin word "activitas", meaning "the state of being active"
    The Latin word "activitas" is derived from the verb "agere", meaning "to do" or "to act"
    Historically, the word "Activity" has been used to describe various types of actions, operations, and pursuits, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of human endeavors.

    Example Uses

    • The company is involved in various business activities, including marketing and sales.
    • Her favorite activity is reading books in her free time.
    • The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and music.
    • The new policy aims to increase physical activity among children and adolescents.
    • The tourist information office provides information on local activities and attractions.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inactivity idleness laziness lethargy dormancy stagnation inaction passivity quietness stillness calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness repose rest relaxation leisure recreation entertainment amusement diversion distraction indifference apathy disinterest unconcern unresponsiveness inertness lifelessness immobility paralysis numbness insensibility

    Related Nouns

    action exercise pursuit occupation hobby pastime endeavor undertaking venture enterprise project task job chore duty function operation movement exertion effort labor work deed feat exploit achievement performance act doing engagement participation involvement event incident affair business proceeding transaction

    Related Verbs

    act do perform execute carry conduct engage participate involve undertake pursue exercise exert strive labor work operate function move stir bustle fuss excite thrill adventure experience happen occur event incident transact maneuver step measure initiate drive campaign crusade quest mission attempt try

    Related Adjectives

    active busy engaged involved occupied employed working functioning operating moving stirring exciting thrilling adventurous experiential eventful incidental transactional initiatory driving campaignable crusading questing missionary attempted trying energetic dynamic lively vigorous robust strong effective efficient productive fruitful successful fulfilling satisfying enjoyable pleasant entertaining amusing diverting