Actory

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tər.i/

Definitions of actory

noun the profession or activity of acting in plays, movies, or television shows

Example Sentences

A1 An actory is a person who acts in movies or plays.

A2 The actory's performance in the play was praised by the critics.

B1 The actory's versatility allows them to take on a wide range of roles.

B2 She studied at a prestigious actory school before landing her first major role.

C1 The actory's nuanced portrayal of the character added depth to the film.

C2 His decades-long career as an actory has earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Examples of actory in a Sentence

formal The actory delivered a powerful monologue in the final scene of the play.

informal I heard that new actory is really talented.

slang That actory is totally killing it on stage!

figurative Her emotions were like an actory's, always changing and unpredictable.

Grammatical Forms of actory

• past tense: actored
• plural: actories
• comparative: more actory
• superlative: most actory
• present tense: act
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: has acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: actory
• positive degree: very actory
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: acted

Origin and Evolution of actory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actory' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'actorius', meaning 'pertaining to an actor'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'actory' evolved to refer to something related to acting or actors in a broader sense, beyond just the literal meaning of 'pertaining to an actor'.