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actus Meaning & Definition

/ˈæktəs/

What Does Actus Mean?

Actus is used as a noun meaning A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m). It can also mean A former Roman unit of area, equivalent to a square with sides of 1 actus (about 0.125 ha).

Actus Definition (Noun)

  1. A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m)
  2. A former Roman unit of area, equivalent to a square with sides of 1 actus (about 0.125 ha)

Synonyms of Actus

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Word Forms & Grammar

actus (plural actus or acti)

Words That Rhyme With Actus

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Origin of Actus

From Latin āctus (“a cattle drive; a cattle path; units of length and area”). Doublet of act.

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