activity
Translation
activity, pursuit, liveliness, pastime
Examples
Physical activity is good for your health.
Physical activity is good for your health.
The school offers many fun activities.
The school offers many fun activities.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) a situation in which a lot of things are happening. There was a lot of activity in the city centre.
((countable)) something that you do for interest or pleasure. The school offers many after-school activities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pursuit, occupation, movement; Antonyms: inactivity, idleness
Etymology
From Latin 'activitas', from 'agere' (to do, act). The suffix '-ity' denotes a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'act' + '-ivity'. It's the state of being active or doing an act.