Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unactive

Adjective
/ʌnˈæktɪv/
Definition
Not active; inactive or not functioning.
Examples
  • The patient was declared unactive after the illness had subsided.
  • The unactive volcano posed no threat to the nearby towns.
  • During the winter months, many garden plants become unactive.
Meaning
The term ‘unactive’ suggests a state of being without action, movement, or effect. It describes something that does not engage in activity.
Synonyms
  • Inactive
  • Dormant
  • Still
  • Nonfunctional
  • Idle