Acturience

/ækˈtjʊr.i.əns/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being prone to taking action; a tendency toward active behavior.

Etymology

From Latin 'acturiens,' present participle of 'acturire' (to be inclined to act), combining 'actus' with the suffix '-ience' indicating a state or tendency.

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare word combines two patterns—'act' and the '-ence' suffix that also appears in 'patience' and 'permanence'—creating a philosophical term for personality types who are naturally driven to do things.

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