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inactive
01
not engaging in physical activity or exercise
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most inactive
Comparative
more inactive
gradable
Examples
During the winter months, the cold weather and snowfall made outdoor activities difficult, leading many people to become inactive and spend more time indoors.
Examples
The real estate market has been inactive, with few properties changing hands.
03
not engaging in chemical reactions with other substances
Examples
Certain metals, such as gold and platinum, are chemically inactive and exhibit high resistance to corrosion.
04
(of drugs or diseases) having no effect
Examples
In the study, the experimental drug was found to be ineffective and remained inactive in treating the targeted disease.
05
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
06
(military) not involved in military operations
07
(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
08
not engaged in full-time work
09
lacking in energy or will
10
not active physically or mentally
Lexical Tree
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