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feminine

/akˈtɾiθ/

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Translation

actress

Word origin

From Latin actrix, the feminine of actor, from agere ('to do, to drive, to act').

Origin
Latin
Root
actrix
English cognates
actress, actor

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralactricesirregular

Examples

.

That actress won an important award.

.

The lead actress came out onto the stage.

¿ ?

Who is your favourite actress?

.

The young actress studied drama for years.

.

All the actresses rehearsed all afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 46.