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acting

/ˈæk.tɪŋ/ · adj

Meaning

  1. Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
  2. present participle and gerund of act
  3. An action or deed.
  4. Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.
  5. Pretending.
  6. The occupation of an actor.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Latin ācta Old French actbor. Middle English acte English act English -ing English acting From act + -ing.

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