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- [in-ak-tiv]
- /ɪnˈæk tɪv/
- /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ak-tiv]
- /ɪnˈæk tɪv/
Definitions of inactive word
- adjective inactive not active: an inactive volcano. 1
- adjective inactive sedentary or passive: an inactive life. 1
- adjective inactive sluggish; indolent. 1
- adjective inactive Military. not on active duty. 1
- adjective inactive Chemistry. inert; unreactive. noting a compound that has no effect on polarized light. 1
- noun inactive Not engaging in or involving any or much physical activity. 1
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Origin of inactive
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; in-3 + active
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Parts of speech for Inactive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inactive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inactive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inactive
adj inactive
- dormant — lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep; torpid: The lecturer's sudden shout woke the dormant audience.
- unused — not used; not put to use: an unused room.
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
- jobless — without a job.
- unemployed — not employed; without a job; out of work: an unemployed secretary.
adjective inactive
- stationary — standing still; not moving.
- unmoving — not moving; still; motionless.
- stopped — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
Antonyms for inactive
adj inactive
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- used — previously used or owned; secondhand: a used car.
- mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
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