inactive (Meaning)
inactive (s)
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
not in physical motion
inactive (a)
(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
(military) not involved in military operations
not exerting influence or change
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
lacking in energy or will
lacking activity; lying idle or unused
not engaged in full-time work
not active physically or mentally
inactive (a.)
Not active; having no power to move; that does not or can not produce results; inert; as, matter is, of itself, inactive.
Not disposed to action or effort; not diligent or industrious; not busy; idle; as, an inactive officer.
Not active; inert; esp., not exhibiting any action or activity on polarized light; optically neutral; -- said of isomeric forms of certain substances, in distinction from other forms which are optically active; as, racemic acid is an inactive tartaric acid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inactive
inactive Sentence Examples
- The inactive volcano had been dormant for centuries.
- The inactive employee was not contributing to the team's productivity.
- The inactive software was not receiving any updates or maintenance.
- The inactive account was no longer being accessed or used.
- The inactive gene was not being expressed in the organism.
- The inactive enzyme was not catalyzing any reactions.
- The inactive muscle was not contracting or moving.
- The inactive mind was not engaged in any thoughts or activities.
- The inactive website was not displaying any content or receiving any traffic.
- The inactive button was not responding to any clicks or commands.
FAQs About the word inactive
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert, (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly, (military) not involve
sleepy, inert, lethargic, dull, quiescent, sedentary, resting, apathetic, dormant, lazy
engaged, active,active, engaged, dynamic, energetic, vigorous, kinetic, working, occupied
The inactive volcano had been dormant for centuries.
The inactive employee was not contributing to the team's productivity.
The inactive software was not receiving any updates or maintenance.
The inactive account was no longer being accessed or used.
