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inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
lacking in energy or will
Synonyms: passive,
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
(military) not involved in military operations
Synonyms: nonoperational,
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
not in physical motion
Synonyms: motionless, static, still,
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
Synonyms: dormant,
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
Examples:
Desired amounts of inactive chlorine.
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
lacking activity; lying idle or unused
Antonyms: active,
Examples:
An inactive mine.
Inactive accounts.
Inactive machinery.
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
not active physically or mentally
Antonyms: active,
Examples:
Illness forced him to live an inactive life.
Dreamy and inactive by nature.
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
not engaged in full-time work
Antonyms: active,
Examples:
Inactive reserve.
An inactive member.
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
not exerting influence or change
Antonyms: active,
inactive
adjective(in-ac-tive)
(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
Antonyms: active,

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