In English and other modern languages, the case used to mark the immediate object (direct object) on which the transitive verb acts. In Latin grammar, the accusative case (cāsus accūsātīvus) includes functions derived from the Indo-European accusative and lative cases; said Lative Case express concepts similar to those of the English prepositions "to" and "towards".
A person or thing that is acting or capable of acting.
Any component that is not passive. See Passivity (engineering).
Brisk; lively.
Applied to a form of the verb; — opposed to passive. See active voice.
Applied to verbs which assert that the subject acts upon or affects something else; transitive.
(of a homosexual man) enjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
Requiring or implying action or exertion
Not passive.
Given to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative
Eligible to be processed by a compiler or interpreter.
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
Emitting hot materials, such as lava, smoke, or steam, or producing tremors.
Implying or producing rapid action.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy
Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force