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hectivity

Noun CEFR B2
hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː

Definitions

  1. A state of constant, frenzied, and typically stressful activity.
  2. A frenetic or stressful activity.

Equivalents

Examples

“I headed from my apartment over to a corner diner for a late break⟳ fast^([sic]), and I don't recall⟳ the normal crush⟳ of people packing the New York streets or the usual hectivity.”
“Out here on the Pacific, there's no rush⟳, no tension, none of the "hectivities" of everyday life ashore.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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