Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inactive

Adjective
/ɪnˈæktɪv/
Definition
Not engaging in any activity or not being in a state of action.
Examples
  • After the storm, the machinery remained inactive until repairs were complete.
  • She felt more inactive as she spent most of her time sitting at the desk.
  • The inactive volcano hasn’t erupted in over a century.
Meaning
Inactive refers to someone or something that is not currently active or not participating in movement or action.
Synonyms
  • Idle
  • Dormant
  • Passiveness
  • Inactive
  • Stationary