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inactive
01
not engaging in physical activity or exercise
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.
After a long day at work, she preferred to spend her evenings in an inactive state, lounging on the couch and watching television.
Examples
The real estate market has been inactive, with few properties changing hands.
The company remained inactive for several months before launching its new product.
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.
Inactive solvents, such as hexane or benzene, are commonly used in organic chemistry for dissolving or diluting compounds without undergoing chemical reactions themselves.
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.
The dormant virus remained inactive in the host's body, showing no signs of replication or active infection.
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
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