acting — the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæktɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His acting was so bad that the audience started laughing during the tragic death scene.
- She won an Oscar for her outstanding acting performance.
- The acting CEO made several controversial decisions during his brief tenure.
acting
NOUN[/ˈæktɪŋ/]
the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions
Her acting on the small theater stage made the whole audience cry quietly.
Tracking the acting, but emotion is lacking!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'actus' (action, deed), which gave rise to the English verb 'act' meaning 'to do or perform'. The suffix '-ing' was added to form the present participle, originally denoting the general sense of 'doing or performing'. As theatrical arts developed, the term acquired the specialized meaning of 'performing on stage' or 'the profession of performing in plays and films'.
Breakdown
act (from Latin actus, meaning 'to do, perform') + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing action or professional practice).
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📝Examples
“His acting was so bad that the audience started laughing during the tragic death scene.”
“She won an Oscar for her outstanding acting performance.”
“The acting CEO made several controversial decisions during his brief tenure.”
“My cat's acting is better than most reality TV stars - at least he's genuine when he ignores me.”
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