inactive

CEFRB1

/ɪnˈæktɪv/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not active, moving, or working.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not engaging in physical activity.

Examples

  • The inactive child is far more inclined to live in a world of fantasy.

  • The rain is radiologically inactive this time.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Not functioning or operating; broken down

  2. Not active, temporarily or permanently.

  3. Retired from duty or service.

More examples

In context

  • This volcano has been inactive for hundreds of years.

  • Inactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days.

  • The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From French inactif. See also earlier unactive.