acting
acting Lexical Profile
acting Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The dramatic art, occupation, or practice of performing fictional or historical roles in plays, films, or television productions.
"She studied acting at a conservatory in London before making her debut on the West End stage."
Pretense or feigned behavior intended to deceive others or create a false impression in everyday life.
"His sudden display of sympathy was pure acting designed to win over the skeptical committee."
• adjective
Temporarily fulfilling the duties or holding the authority of an official position while a permanent replacement is sought or absent.
"The board appointed an acting director to oversee daily operations until a permanent successor could be hired."
• Rhymes for acting
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the verb 'act' (from Latin 'actus', meaning a doing or a part in a play, from 'agere', to set in motion or perform) plus the suffix '-ing'.