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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STORY

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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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