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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈæktɪv/
inactive means: Not working, being used, or producing activity at the moment or anymore.
adjective
Not working, being used, or producing activity at the moment or anymore.
- The account is inactive.
- This volcano has been inactive for centuries.
- Unused accounts become inactive after six months.
Not moving much or taking part in physical exercise.
- He is physically inactive.
- An inactive lifestyle can affect your health.
- She became less inactive after joining a walking group.
No longer doing regular duties in the military or another service.
- The officer is now inactive.
- He was placed on the inactive list.
- Members of the inactive reserve may be called back to duty.
Not easily changed by contact with other substances.
- The gas is chemically inactive.
- This metal remains inactive in cold water.
- The coating makes the surface inactive toward many acids.
Questions about inactive
What does inactive mean?
Not working, being used, or producing activity at the moment or anymore.
What is inactive in other languages?
Türkçe: etkin olmayan · Español: inactivo · Français: inactif · Deutsch: inaktiv · Italiano: inattivo · 日本語: 活動していない
How do you pronounce inactive?
It is pronounced /ɪnˈæktɪv/.
How do you use inactive in a sentence?
The account is inactive. This volcano has been inactive for centuries.
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