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activated Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: AE1 K T AH0 V EY0 T AH0 D

What Does Activated Mean?

Activated is used as an adjective meaning This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of activate. As a verb, it means To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

Activated: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, verb
Synonymsexcited, active and reactive
Antonymsdeactivate and inactivate
Comparative / superlativemore activated, most activated

Activated Definition (Adjective)

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Activated as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of activate

Verb

  1. To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
  2. To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
  3. To render more reactive; excite.
  4. To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.
  5. To render a substance radioactive.
  6. To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.
  7. To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.
  8. To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.
  9. To organize or create a military unit or station.
  10. To bring a player back after an injury.

Synonyms of Activated

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Antonyms of Activated

Activated in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

activated (comparative more activated, superlative most activated)

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Words That Rhyme With Activated

Common Questions About Activated

Is activated an adjective or a verb?

Activated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for activated?

You can replace activated with words such as excited, active and reactive. See the full list of activated synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of activated?

Words opposite in meaning to activated are deactivate and inactivate.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of activated?

The comparative form is more activated and the superlative form is most activated.

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