acting
pronunciation
How to pronounce acting in British English:
UK [ˈæktɪŋ]
How to pronounce acting in American English:
US [ˈæktɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the performance of a part or role in a drama
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- Adjective:
- serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Word Origin
- acting (adj.)
- 1590s, "putting forth activity," present participle adjective from act (v.). Meaning "performing temporary duties" is from 1797.
- acting (n.)
- c. 1600, "performance of deeds;" 1660s, "performance of plays;" verbal noun from present participle of act (v.). Acting out in psychology is from 1945.
Synonym
pretending faking masquerade false believe putting facade bluff feigning up a front posing show sham on making posture
histrionics playacting enactment overacting performing enacting dramatics rendition dramaturgy posturing playing theatrical performance
mimicry personation miming portrayal characterization impersonation projection mimicking representation
Example
- 1. He compared translating not to writing but to acting .
- 2. The acting , the music and the scene have won the academy award of this year .
- 3. He has to have acting experience .
- 4. Would you consider a profession outside of acting ?
- 5. The acting president 's political base has recently strengthened , though he remains a largely unknown entity .