Nonactive: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonactive

 

[ nɒnˈæktɪv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The term 'nonactive' refers to a state of not being active or engaging in action. It implies a lack of movement, participation, or involvement in activities, settings, or processes. Nonactive can be used to describe both physical inactivity and a disengagement in social or professional contexts.

Synonyms

dormant, idle, inactive, passive, quiescent

Examples of usage

  • The patient's nonactive lifestyle contributed to health problems.
  • Nonactive members of the committee were encouraged to engage more.
  • The nonactive phase of the project was crucial for planning.
  • Her nonactive participation in discussions went unnoticed.
  • They remained nonactive observers during the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonactive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não ativo

🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय

🇩🇪 nicht aktiv

🇮🇩 tidak aktif

🇺🇦 неактивний

🇵🇱 nieaktywny

🇯🇵 非アクティブ

🇫🇷 non actif

🇪🇸 no activo

🇹🇷 aktif değil

🇰🇷 비활성

🇸🇦 غير نشط

🇨🇿 neaktivní

🇸🇰 neaktívny

🇨🇳 非活动

🇸🇮 neaktiven

🇮🇸 óvirkur

🇰🇿 белсенді емес

🇬🇪 არმოქმედო

🇦🇿 aktiv olmayan

🇲🇽 no activo

Etymology

The word 'nonactive' is formed by the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', combined with the root word 'active'. The prefix 'non-' derives from the Latin 'non', which means 'not', while 'active' originates from the Latin 'activus', meaning 'doing' or 'agent'. The use of 'nonactive' emerged in the English language to provide a concise way to describe a lack of activity or engagement in various contexts, especially in academic and professional settings. This term has been widely adopted across disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and health to categorize behaviors and states that are characterized by inactivity. Its usage has grown as discussions about lifestyle choices and engagement levels in communities and organizations have increased.