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单词 inactivity
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inactive

adjective

in·​ac·​tive (ˌ)i-ˈnak-tiv How to pronounce inactive (audio)
: not active: such as
a(1)
: sedentary
(2)
: indolent, sluggish
b(1)
: being out of use
(2)
: relating to or being members of the armed forces who are not performing or available for military duties
(3)
of a disease : quiescent
c(1)
: chemically inert
(2)
: optically neutral in polarized light
d
: biologically inert especially because of the loss of some quality (such as infectivity or antigenicity)
inactively adverb
inactivity
(ˌ)i-ˌnak-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce inactive (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • dull
  • inert
  • lethargic
  • quiescent
  • sleepy
  • sluggish
  • torpid
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Example Sentences

Inactive people suffer higher rates of heart disease. it's easiest to catch snakes early in the morning, while they're still cold and inactive
Recent Examples on the Web Flowers, listed as an outside linebacker but practicing with the defensive line this past week, is inactive after signing with Miami following the preseason. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 Starting tackles David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins were also inactive. Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Lance and San Francisco played without star tight end George Kittle, who was inactive because of a groin injury. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 For the Lions, Julian Okwara and Ifeatu Melifonwu are inactive after missing most of training camp with injuries, and backup offensive guard Tommy Kraemer was ruled out Friday with a back injury. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Kittle is inactive due to a groin injury that’s sidelined him since he was hurt in Monday’s practice. Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 The vast majority of these 20 players will have roles on game day and won’t be inactive or forced into the background by veterans. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 The Facebook page for the group is currently inactive. Chuck Johnston, CNN, 20 Aug. 2022 Oladipo was inactive in three games between Miami and Indiana last season and did not play in Miami's game against Indiana in 2021. Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inactive

adjective

in·​ac·​tive i-ˈnak-tiv How to pronounce inactive (audio)
: not active or in use
an inactive volcano
inactive mines

Medical Definition

inactive

adjective

in·​ac·​tive (ˈ)in-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce inactive (audio)
: not active: as
a
: marked by deliberate or enforced absence of activity or effort
forced by illness to lead an inactive life
b
of a disease : not progressing or fulminant : quiescent
c(1)
: chemically inert
inactive charcoal
(2)
: not exhibiting optical activity in polarized light
d
: biologically inert especially because of the loss of some quality (as infectivity or antigenicity)

inactivity

noun

1
as in inertia
lack of action or activity the inactivity outside the school led me to think that it must have been vacation week

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • inertia
  • inaction
  • idleness
  • laziness
  • inertness
  • lethargy
  • quiescence
  • dormancy
  • sleepiness
  • indolence
  • nonaction
  • sluggishness
  • sloth
  • loafing
  • lounging
  • lassitude
  • shiftlessness
  • languor
  • listlessness
  • lolling
  • dallying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • activity
  • action
  • activeness
  • exuberance
  • vivacity
  • liveliness
  • employment
  • robustness
  • occupation
  • sprightliness
  • briskness
  • industry
  • vibrancy
  • diligence
  • industriousness
  • business
  • assiduity
  • animateness
  • jazziness
  • peppiness
  • assiduousness
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2
as in disuse
lack of use after weeks of inactivity, the car wouldn't start

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disuse
  • neglect
  • idleness
  • abandonment
  • desuetude
  • desertion
  • abeyance
  • dormancy
  • quiescence
  • latency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • use
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