Inactively: meaning, definitions and examples
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inactively
[ ɪnˈæktɪvli ]
in a state of not being active or not doing anything
Not doing anything; lacking activity. Showing no intention of doing anything. Not currently in operation or in use.
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Examples of usage
- He sat inactively in front of the TV all day.
- She remained inactively at her desk, staring out the window.
- The machine was left inactively for weeks before being repaired.
not actively engaged in a particular activity or situation
Not participating or involved in a particular activity or situation. Not performing any actions or tasks. Not showing any signs of activity or movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The inactively parked car stood out among the bustling traffic.
- She remained inactively seated while the others were working.
- He remained inactively silent during the entire meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "inactively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inativamente
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय रूप से
🇩🇪 inaktiv
🇮🇩 secara tidak aktif
🇺🇦 неактивно
🇵🇱 nieaktywnie
🇯🇵 非活動的に
🇫🇷 inactivement
🇪🇸 inactivamente
🇹🇷 pasif bir şekilde
🇰🇷 비활성적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل غير نشط
🇨🇿 neaktivně
🇸🇰 neaktívne
🇨🇳 不活跃地
🇸🇮 neaktivno
🇮🇸 óvirkt
🇰🇿 белсенді емес
🇬🇪 არააქტიურად
🇦🇿 fəal deyil
🇲🇽 inactivamente
Word origin
The word 'inactively' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'actively'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of being inactive has been a part of human behavior for centuries, with various cultures valuing both active and inactive states at different times. In modern society, the term 'inactively' is often used to describe a lack of engagement or movement in various contexts.
See also: activewear, activism, activist, inactive, proactive.