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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
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That actress won an important award.
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The lead actress came out onto the stage.
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Who is your favourite actress?
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The young actress studied drama for years.
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All the actresses rehearsed all afternoon.
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