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