Word: active
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ac
tive
Definition: Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
Morphemes:
Affix: act
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move to action; to actuate; to animate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ācta
Language: la
Decoded: acta
Meaning: register of events
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.