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inactivity

in·ac·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ak-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈæk tɪv/
    • /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ak-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈæk tɪv/

Definitions of inactivity word

  • adjective inactivity not active: an inactive volcano. 1
  • adjective inactivity sedentary or passive: an inactive life. 1
  • adjective inactivity sluggish; indolent. 1
  • adjective inactivity Military. not on active duty. 1
  • adjective inactivity Chemistry. inert; unreactive. noting a compound that has no effect on polarized light. 1
  • noun inactivity The state of being inactive; idleness. 1

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Origin of inactivity

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 Inactivity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inactivity 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.

inactivity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inactivity

noun inactivity

  • sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
  • stagnation — the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow: Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
  • torpor — sluggish inactivity or inertia.
  • dormancy — the state of being dormant.

Antonyms for inactivity

noun inactivity

  • vigor — active strength or force.
  • workHenry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
  • motion — the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
  • energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  • vigour — active strength or force.

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