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Definition of non-acting in English: non-actingnoun ˈnɒnaktɪŋ 1Chiefly Ethics and Philosophy. Inaction, or an instance of this; a passive, philosophical, or consciously non-interventionist attitude. 2In theatre, film, etc.: acting that is poor, inexpressive, or runs counter to traditional ideas of what constitutes acting; inability to act, an instance of this.
adjective ˈnɒnaktɪŋ 1That does not involve action; that does not operate or play an active part. 2In theatre, film, etc.: designating a person who does not act.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Rutherford (c1600–1661), Church of Scotland minister and political theorist. From non- + acting
mid 19th century. From non- + acting. Definition of non-acting in US English: non-actingnounˈnɒnaktɪŋ 1Chiefly Ethics and Philosophy. Inaction, or an instance of this; a passive, philosophical, or consciously non-interventionist attitude. 2In theatre, film, etc.: acting that is poor, inexpressive, or runs counter to traditional ideas of what constitutes acting; inability to act, an instance of this.
adjectiveˈnɒnaktɪŋ 1That does not involve action; that does not operate or play an active part. 2In theatre, film, etc.: designating a person who does not act.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Rutherford (c1600–1661), Church of Scotland minister and political theorist. From non- + acting<br>mid 19th century. From non- + acting. |