Actus

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.təs/

Definitions of actus

noun a single action or event

Example Sentences

A1 The actus of kindness made her day brighter.

A2 The actus of courage shown by the firefighter saved many lives.

B1 The actus of signing the contract sealed the deal.

B2 The actus of forgiveness helped mend their relationship.

C1 His actus of generosity towards the charity was widely praised.

C2 The actus of bravery displayed by the soldier earned him a medal.

Examples of actus in a Sentence

formal The actus reus of the crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

informal The actus of the play was well-received by the audience.

slang Let's skip the actus and get straight to the point.

figurative His actus of kindness towards strangers is truly inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of actus

• plural: acti
• comparative: more actus
• superlative: most actus
• present tense: act
• future tense: will act
• perfect tense: has acted
• continuous tense: is acting
• singular: actus
• positive degree: actus
• infinitive: to act
• gerund: acting
• participle: acted

Origin and Evolution of actus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actus' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to refer to a physical act or deed, the word 'actus' evolved over time to also encompass legal and religious actions, eventually leading to its use in modern languages with various meanings related to actions and events.