Actuated

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃuˌeɪ.tɪd/

Definitions of actuated

verb to cause something to happen or to be done; to motivate or drive someone to take action

Example Sentences

A1 The robot was actuated by a remote control.

A2 The alarm system was actuated by a motion sensor.

B1 The engine is actuated by pressing the start button.

B2 The trap was actuated by stepping on a hidden switch.

C1 The mechanism is actuated by a series of complex algorithms.

C2 The device can be actuated remotely via a smartphone app.

Examples of actuated in a Sentence

formal The machine was actuated by a series of carefully calibrated sensors.

informal He actuated the remote control to turn on the TV.

slang She actuated the turbo boost on her car and sped off down the highway.

figurative The tragic event actuated a wave of change in the community.

Grammatical Forms of actuated

• past tense: actuated
• plural: actuated
• comparative: more actuated
• superlative: most actuated
• present tense: actuate
• future tense: will actuate
• perfect tense: has actuated
• continuous tense: is actuating
• singular: actuated
• positive degree: actuated
• infinitive: to actuate
• gerund: actuating
• participle: actuating

Origin and Evolution of actuated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actuated' originated from the Latin word 'actuatus', which is derived from the verb 'actuare' meaning to put into motion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'actuated' has evolved to encompass not just physical motion but also the idea of being motivated or influenced to take action.