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nonactive

ac·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ak-tiv]
    • /ˈæk tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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