activities

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being engaged in some kind of action or occupation.

  - "She enjoys her activities during retirement."
  - "The children were engaged in various activities at the summer camp."

• Noun

  A particular type or form of action or occupation.

  - "The arts and sciences are many and varied activities."
  - "Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter activities."

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Pronunciation

1. /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650607"

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Antonyms

passivity , rest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with activities
capabilities , misabilities , reproducibilities

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Variants

List of all variants of activities that leads to same result
activities , activity , co-active , co-actively , co-activities , co-activity , coactive , coactively , coactivities , coactivity , optical activities , optical activity , self-activities , self-activity

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Etymology

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

The word 'activities' comes from the Latin word 'activus', which means 'active' or 'busy'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the ancient Greeks had over 30 different words for different types of activities?

2. Activities are not just important for individuals, but also for communities. Studies have shown that communities with a strong sense of community engagement have better health and well-being.

3. The term 'activity' was first used in a scientific context by the philosopher John Locke in the 17th century.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Hobbies: Activities that are done for pleasure and enjoyment, often in one's spare time.

2. Occupations: Activities that are done for a living or to earn a income.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Activities have been a significant part of human history and culture. They are often used as a way to express creativity, learn new skills, and connect with others. In literature, activities are frequently depicted as a way for characters to pass the time or engage in hobbies. In art, they are often used as subjects for painting or sculpture. In music, they are a common theme for songs and compositions.

How to Memorize "activities"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize activities, imagine yourself engaged in the action. For example, if the activity is playing a musical instrument, visualize your hands on the instrument and the music coming out.

2. associate
   

   - To associate activities with something else, try linking the activity to a memory or image. For example, if the activity is baking a cake, associate it with the smell and taste of a freshly baked cake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use mnemonics to remember activities, try creating a phrase or acronym that helps you remember the steps or sequence of the activity. For example, for remembering the order of the steps in a recipe, use the phrase 'Chop, Saute, Simmer, Serve'.

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