inactive
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/ɪnˈæktɪv/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Not active, temporarily or permanently.“An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors.”
- Not functioning or operating; broken down“The photocopier is inactive pending repair.”
- Retired from duty or service.“Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.”
- Relatively inert.“Aluminium is inactive towards water.”
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Synonyms
dormantdullidleinertunderactivehypoactivenonmovingpassivestillunmovingmotionlessnonoperationalsedentaryquiescentunresistingindolenttorpid
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Associated
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