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Action

Physical movement or activity carried out by an individual.

act movement

An action refers to a physical movement or activity carried out by an individual, typically as a response to intent, external stimulus, internal motivation, or necessity.

Etymology

From Old French 'action', from Latin 'actio' (a doing, enactment), from 'agere' (to do).

Explain Like I’m 5

An action is when you do something, like running, jumping, or waving your hand.

Fun Facts

Actions are fundamental to human behavior
Actions can be voluntary or involuntary
The study of action is a core concept in philosophy

FAQ

What is an action? A physical movement or activity carried out by an individual
Can actions be intentional? Yes, most actions are deliberate choices
What is the opposite of an action? Inertia or stillness

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Event Behavior

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Movement Deed Gesture

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Process Sequence

Indexes

application-based biological process physical activity

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