inactive en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈæktɪv/
- (UK) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus ▲ Ancient Greek ἐνεργητῐκός (energētĭkós)sl. Latin āctīvus Latin ināctīvuslbor. French inactifder. English inactive From French inactif. Piecewise doublet of unactive.
Meanings
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Not active, temporarily or permanently.
The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.
Inactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days.
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Not engaging in physical activity.
[…] exercise in general will lead to dramatic improvements in comparison with an inactive lifestyle.
2021, Suzanne Byrd, Practical Tips on Supporting Boys with ADHD:
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Not functioning or operating; broken down
The photocopier is inactive pending repair.
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Retired from duty or service.
Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.
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Relatively inert.
Aluminium is inactive towards water.
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Showing no optical activity in polarized light.
Synthetic glycine is optically inactive as it contains equal amounts of the d- and l- form.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most inactive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more inactive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
active · antonym(s) of · in action
Deriveds
inactose · inactivity · inactivate · inactiveness · photoinactive · inactive ingredient · bioinactive · inactively · inactivation
Hyponyms
stationary · lazy · asleep · dead · vegetative · obsolete · calm
Relateds
Synonyms
fallow · at rest · silent · unemployed · dormant · passive · abeyant · idle (not functioning or operating) · dull (not active) · torpid · suspended · inactive · quiescent · languid · unactive · slow · unoccupied · sedentary · unbusy · standing by · hibernating · latent · sedent · nonactive · inert · cessant
Translations (63)
nb inaktiv (not active, temporarily or permanently) · hi अक्रिय (relatively inert) · gv neughastey (not active, temporarily or permanently) · fi inaktiivinen (relatively inert) · sk neaktívny (relatively inert) · fr inactif (not active, temporarily or permanently) · bg инертен (relatively inert) · sk vo výslužbe (retired from duty or service) · sk nefunkčný (not functioning or operating; broken down) · hi निष्क्रिय (not functioning or operating; broken down) · gv gyn lheihll (not active, temporarily or permanently) · mi houtete (not active, temporarily or permanently) · es inactivo (not active, temporarily or permanently) · ar خَامِد (not active, temporarily or permanently) · tr aktif değil (not active, temporarily or permanently) · fi inaktiivinen (showing no optical activity in polarized light) · ru неде́йствующий (not active, temporarily or permanently) · sk inertný (relatively inert) · bg бездеен (not active, temporarily or permanently) · de inaktiv (not active, temporarily or permanently) · sk neaktívny (not active, temporarily or permanently) · hi निष्क्रिय (relatively inert) · tr çalışmıyor (not active, temporarily or permanently) · ca inactiu (relatively inert) · fi eronnut (retired from duty or service) · ru безде́йствующий (not active, temporarily or permanently) · sv inaktiv (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pl bezczynny (not active, temporarily or permanently) · ru неакти́вный (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pl bierny (relatively inert) · sk nečinný (not active, temporarily or permanently) · hi अक्रिय (not active, temporarily or permanently) · it inattivo (not active, temporarily or permanently) · fi rikki (not functioning or operating; broken down) · sk nereaktívny (relatively inert) · gv neuharrooagh (not active, temporarily or permanently) · mi hōngoingoi (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pt inativo (not active, temporarily or permanently) · hi निष्क्रिय (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pl bierny (in chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds) · mi makuku (not active, temporarily or permanently) · el χαλασμένος (not functioning or operating; broken down) · ja 不活発な (not active, temporarily or permanently) · cs nečinný (not active, temporarily or permanently) · bg запасен (retired from duty or service) · pl obojętny (in chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds) · ja 休止中の (not active, temporarily or permanently) · gv lhiastey (not active, temporarily or permanently) · mi maurinoho (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pl zepsuty (not functioning or operating; broken down) · ca inactiu (not active, temporarily or permanently) · de untätig (not active, temporarily or permanently) · fi epäaktiivinen (not active, temporarily or permanently) · gl inactivo (not active, temporarily or permanently) · gv neuvioyr (not active, temporarily or permanently) · gv neuvioyral (not active, temporarily or permanently) · nn inaktiv (not active, temporarily or permanently) · pl nieaktywny (not active, temporarily or permanently) · el αδρανής (not active, temporarily or permanently) · gv lhiastagh (not active, temporarily or permanently) · ja つまらない (not active, temporarily or permanently) · bg неработещ (not functioning or operating; broken down) · el αδρανής (relatively inert)