Inactive: meaning, definitions and examples
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inactive
[ ɪnˈæktɪv ]
state of being
Not engaging in physical or mental activity; not functioning or operating.
Synonyms
dormant, idle, motionless, passive
Examples of usage
- He has been inactive since he retired.
- The inactive volcano hasn't erupted in centuries.
- Her inactive lifestyle led to weight gain.
military
A member of the reserve force who is not on active duty.
Synonyms
non-active duty member, reservist
Examples of usage
- He was called up from the inactive reserves for deployment.
- The inactive soldiers were on standby for emergencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "inactive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inativo
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 inaktiv
🇮🇩 tidak aktif
🇺🇦 неактивний
🇵🇱 nieaktywny
🇯🇵 非活性
🇫🇷 inactif
🇪🇸 inactivo
🇹🇷 etkisiz
🇰🇷 비활성
🇸🇦 غير نشط
🇨🇿 neaktivní
🇸🇰 neaktívny
🇨🇳 不活跃
🇸🇮 neaktiven
🇮🇸 óvirkur
🇰🇿 белсенді емес
🇬🇪 უკვეაქტიურ
🇦🇿 fərsiz
🇲🇽 inactivo
Word origin
The word 'inactive' originated from the Latin word 'inactivus', which means 'not working'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'inactive' has been used to describe a lack of activity or movement in various contexts, from physical to military. The concept of being inactive has been associated with rest, dormancy, or non-participation.
See also: activewear, activism, activist, inactively, proactive.