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INACTIVE

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Inactive.

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Inactive - as an adjective

(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

(military) not involved in military operations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nonoperational

Not exerting influence or change

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

(of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

Example: "A dormant volcano"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dormant

Lacking in energy or will

Example: "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
passive

Lacking activity; lying idle or unused

Example: "An inactive mine"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

Not engaged in full-time work

Example: "Inactive reserve"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

Not active physically or mentally

Example: "Illness forced him to live an inactive life"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

Inactive - as an adjective satellite

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

Example: "Desired amounts of inactive chlorine"

Not in physical motion

Example: "She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motionlessstaticstill

Example Sentences

"He has been inactive in the workforce for several years."
"The inactive volcano hasn't erupted in centuries."
"The inactive account was eventually closed due to inactivity."
"The inactive ingredients in the medicine have no therapeutic effect."
"She was placed on inactive duty while awaiting her next assignment."
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Word Game Points

Is INACTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inactive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INACTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INACTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inactive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INACTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INACTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inactive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INACTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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