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application vs active application

active application vs application

application and active application both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
application Yes No No No
active application Yes No No No
As nouns, active application is a hyponym of application; that is, active application is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than application:
  • application: a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
  • active application: an application that is currently running and in the foreground
application (noun) active application (noun)
the action of putting something into operation an application that is currently running and in the foreground
a diligent effort
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
the work of applying something
liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school
a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task
Difference between application and active application

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