activation
|ac/ti/va/tion|
B2
/ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
(activate)
make active
Etymology
Etymology Information
'activation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'activare,' where 'act-' meant 'to do' and '-ivare' was a suffix indicating action.
Historical Evolution
'activare' transformed into the French word 'activer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'activate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make active,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something active or operative.
The activation of the new software will take place tomorrow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41