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Meaning of hectivity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi hektisyys

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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