English

Noun

activity ‎(plural activities)

1. The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.

   Pit row was abuzz with activity.‎

2. Something done as an action or a movement.

   The activity for the morning was a walk to the store.‎

3. Something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.
   • 2013 June 7, David Simpson, “Fantasy of navigation”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 188, number 26, page 36:

     Like most human activities, ballooning has sponsored heroes and hucksters and a good deal in between. For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.

   Quilting can be an enjoyable activity.‎

4. Use (of internet, playstation, bank account etc.).

Usage notes

• Adjectives often used with "activity": increased, decreased, high, low, volcanic, seismic, eruptive, intellectual, physical, mental, spiritual, muscular, cerebral, favorite, recreational, practical, cultural, artistic, literary, musical, political, diplomatic, military, domestic, voluntary, missionary, chemical, optical, productive, reproductive, industrial, commercial, etc.

Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:activity

Antonyms

• rest
• passivity

Derived terms

• radioactivity

Translations

External links

• activity in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• activity in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911