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fish intent on feeding. Also called positive
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
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Active — Ac tive, a. [F. actif, L. activus, fr. agere to act.] 1. Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; opposed to {passive}, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Active — Active. См. Активный. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) … Словарь металлургических терминов
active — actively, adv. activeness, n. /ak tiv/, adj. 1. engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 2. being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 3. involving physical effort … Universalium
active — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French actif, from Latin activus, from actus, past participle of agere to drive, do more at agent Date: 14th century 1. characterized by action rather than by contemplation or … New Collegiate Dictionary
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