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Pronunciation: /ˈæl.tɪv/
Definition:
1. Having great vertical elevation; extending far upward.
2. Of superior degree, quality, or importance; elevated in rank, status, or intensity.
3. Characterized by lofty or exalted attributes, such as principles, ideals, or aspirations.
4. Denoting a pitch, sound, or tone that is elevated in frequency.
Significance:
• It defines the concept of height, superiority, and exaltation with clarity and regularity.
• It emphasizes vertical elevation, superior rank, and elevated principles.
• It identifies tall structures, high-ranking positions, noble ideals, and acute sounds.
• It avoids irregular and ambiguous Germanic terms, providing a consistent Latinate alternative.
• It simplifies expressions of physical height, social status, moral elevation, and acoustic pitch.
• It improves precision in architectural, social, ethical, and acoustic descriptions.
• It replaces Scandinavian-Germanic, Non-American, foreign, and Anglo-Saxon terms, similar to replacing "high" with a consistent Latinate adjective form.
Examples:
• "The altive mountain peaks were (quer) visible above the clouds."
• "She (illa) supports an altive position in the corporate hierarchy."
• "His (lo) altive principles prevented him from compromising his integrity."
• "The soprano reached an altive note with perfect clarity."
• "The bridge's altive arches are a marvel of engineering."
altive by Dmitrio July 16, 2026
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Politically Active 

At its best it means interested in politics and government; trying to make a changes in public policy, laws or the government working to get an official elected, or lobbying to have legislation passed, collecting petition signatures. It can also mean a person trying to change things for their own benefit, to gain status or power in the workplace. It can also mean someone who is a nuisance, constantly wanting to change things and who interferes in matters that are none of their concern. At its worst it means a total fuckwit like Russell Brand a self-styled activist for whom politically active means espousing views that the majority of people find repugnant or ridiculous.
Some people are politically active because they have nothing else in their lives.
Related Words

Stay Alive |-/ 

The phrase used by the twenty one pilots fandom. Usually stated or commented as a sort of greeting, similar to "have a nice day" or "I hope the best for you". It's also commented under posts of twenty one pilots fans that seem depressed or sad and is then taken literally to stay alive, to stay strong, and that the conditions will only be temporary.
Example #1
*tøp fan#1 Instagram caption* ugh, i don't know what to do anymore. Everything is so hard I just wish I could disappear.
*tøp fan#2 comment* stay alive |-/

Example #2
*famous tøp fan account* I'm so excited for tomorrow I finally get to see Tyler and Josh live. Good day/night everyone! Stay alive |-/
Stay Alive |-/ by Joecelinne August 20, 2016

It feels really good to be alive today!!! 

Philosophical statement made when you put life in perspective, you acknowledge that you are truly blessed, you are truly lucky, and you have all but great things ahead of you.
Hypothetical: You are surrounded by all your friends, it's your birthday, you are having a great time, before you take a shot, you reminisce....

E: It feels really good to be alive today!!!

go commit not alive

a family-friendly version of kill your self
Popular in Roblox, and maybe pewdiepie
Player 1: Hey roblox_fan_96 GO COMMIT NOT ALIVE
Player2: not
go commit not alive by Slinky8 August 1, 2018
An interface Microsoft uses to try and force feed unwanted add-ons on a persons computer.
Thanks to Microsoft's Idiot Exploder shoving ActiveX down my computers throat the thing crashes all the time.
ActiveX by grizmaster April 12, 2011

look alive 

An exclamatory phrase used to urge one to go about whatever task they are working on at a higher speed.

to work faster
look alive by TheSecretAzNMan July 27, 2005