activations
|ac-ti-va-tions|
B2
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃənz/
(activation)
making active
Etymology
Etymology Information
'activation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'activare,' where 'act-' meant 'to do' and '-ivare' meant 'to make.'
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 activations of the new software features were completed last week.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 04:07