ACTIVENESS

activeness, activity

(noun) the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; “the level of activity declines with age”

action, activity, activeness

(noun) the state of being active; “his sphere of activity”; “he is out of action”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

activeness (usually uncountable, plural activenesses)

The state or quality of being active.

Source: Wiktionary


Ac"tive*ness, n.

Definition: The quality of being active; nimbleness; quickness of motion; activity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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