Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-tiv]
- /ˈæk tɪv/
Definitions of nonactive word
- adjective nonactive engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life. 1
- adjective nonactive being in a state of existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities. 1
- adjective nonactive involving physical effort and action: active sports. 1
- adjective nonactive having the power of quick motion; nimble: active as a gazelle. 1
- adjective nonactive characterized by action, motion, volume, use, participation, etc.: an active market in wheat; an active list of subscribers. 1
- adjective nonactive causing activity or change; capable of exerting influence (opposed to passive): active treason. 1
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Origin of nonactive
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; < Latin āctīvus (see act, -ive); replacing Middle English actif < Middle French < Latin
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Parts of speech for Nonactive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonactive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
nonactive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonactive
adjective nonactive
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lying — the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site.
- repose — the state of reposing or being at rest; rest; sleep.
- abed — in bed; on a bed
- incumbent — holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
Antonyms for nonactive
adjective nonactive
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
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