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act·ing
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adjective
1.
serving temporarily, especially as a substitute during another's absence; not permanent; temporary:
the acting mayor.
2.
designed, adapted, or suitable for stage performance.
3.
provided with detailed stage directions for the performer:
an acting version of a play.
noun
4.
the
art
, profession, or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc.
Origin:
1595–1605;
act
+
-ing
2
,
-ing
1
Related forms
pro·act·ing,
adjective
un·act·ing,
adjective
Synonyms
1.
provisional, interim.
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acting
(ˈæktɪŋ)
—
adj
1.
taking on duties temporarily, esp as a substitute for another:
the acting president
2.
operating or functioning:
an acting order
3.
intended for stage performance; provided with directions for actors:
an acting version of ``Hedda Gabler''
—
n
4.
the art or profession of an actor
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Word Origin & History
acting
1590s, verbal noun or prp. adj. from
act
(q.v.); acting out in psychology is from 1945.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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