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actions

/ˈæk.ʃənz/

Meanings
  • noun

    The process of doing something, typically as carried out by a person or an organization.

    - "The actions taken by the company to address the customer complaints were commendable."
    - "The actions required to assemble the furniture are clearly outlined in the instruction manual."
  • noun

    A move or gesture.

    - "He made a rude gesture as a form of protest."
    - "The actor's actions on stage were captivating."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæk.ʃənz/



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Synonyms

deed
Rhymes
Words rhyming with actions
actions , reactions , stations , relations , nations
Variants
List of all variants of actions that leads to same result
action , actions , affirmative action , affirmative actions , class action , class actions , class suit , co-action , co-actions , coaction , coactions , cross action , cross actions , direct action , direct actions , industrial action , industrial actions , job action , job actions , police action , police actions , stop-action , stop-actions
Forms
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acts, actionable, actively


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'acion', from Latin 'actio' - a doing, a driving.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'action' comes from the Latin word 'actio', which means 'a doing'.

  2. In the English language, the word 'action' can be both a noun and a verb.

  3. The term 'action figure' refers to a toy that represents a character from a movie, TV show, or comic book.


Related Concepts
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  1. Reaction: The response to an action.

  2. Behavior: The way a person or animal acts in given circumstances.

  3. Motivation: The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a certain way.


Culture
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Actions have been a significant theme in literature, art, and philosophy throughout history. In literature, actions often drive the plot and reveal character. In art, actions can be depicted through movement and gesture. In philosophy, the concept of action is central to understanding human behavior and ethics.

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