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Etymology

1. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

Rhymes with Inactive

  • photorefractive
  • unattractive
  • retroactive
  • radioactive
  • refractive
  • hyperactive
  • proactive
  • overactive
  • interactive
  • attractive
  • reactive

How do you pronounce inactive?

Pronounce inactive as ˌɪˈnæktɪv.

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2. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly.

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

3. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

4. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] not active physically or mentally.

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

5. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] lacking activity; lying idle or unused.

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

6. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] not exerting influence or change.

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Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

7. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] (military) not involved in military operations.

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Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

8. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] not engaged in full-time work.

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Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

9. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] lacking in energy or will.

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)

10. inactive

adjective. ['ˌɪˈnæktɪv'] not in physical motion.

Etymology

  • active (English)
  • actif (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • in- (English)
  • in (Latin)