acter Meaning & Definition
/ˈæk.tə/
What Does Acter Mean?
Acter is used as a noun meaning A play or film with a particular number of acts.
Quick Facts About Acter
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæk.tə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | acters |
Acter Definition (Noun)
- A play or film with a particular number of acts.
a one-acter
Noun
- An actor, someone who or something which acts.
Synonyms of Acter
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Acter synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acter
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Acter in a Sentence
a one-acter
a two-acter
Word Forms & Grammar
acter (plural acters)
Origin of Acter
Origin 1: From act + -er (“person or thing to which a certain number or measurement applies”).
Origin 2: From act + -er (forming agent nouns).
Pronouncing Acter
Acter is pronounced //ˈæk.tə// and has 1 syllable.