Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Activity”
Something you do or work on, like sports, games, or exercises.
Word Family of Activity
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Swimming is my favorite physical activity. A2
- The school organizes many cultural activities for students. B1
- Economic activity increased significantly in the past quarter. B2
Word Form Patterns for Activity
-ate
Adds **-ate** to form a verb meaning to perform an action. Example: activity → activate.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: activity → actively.
Origin and Word Formation of Activity
From Latin 'activitas', from 'activus' meaning active (around 1500s).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Activity
What are the word forms of “activity”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “activity”?
“activity” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “activity” come from?
From Latin 'activitas', from 'activus' meaning active (around 1500s).