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hectivity

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/
  • General-American: /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
  • General-American: [hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ɾi]
  • rhymes with -ɪvɪti

1

noun

Meaning 1

A state of constant, frenzied, and typically stressful activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A frenetic or stressful activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of hectic + activity.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hektisyys — state of frenzied activity
  • Finnish: hektisyys — frenetic activity