inactive — Not engaging in or involving any physical activity or action. Can describe someone who is sedentary or something that is not functioning or operating.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not engaging in or involving any physical activity or action. Can describe someone who is sedentary or something that is not functioning or operating.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈæktɪv/
Korean meaning: 비활성의, 활동하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 인-액-티브 (강세: 액)
Example Sentences
- My gym membership became inactive after I discovered Netflix and pizza delivery.
- The website will delete inactive user accounts after one year.
- My cat has perfected the art of being inactive for 20 hours a day.
inactive
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈæktɪv//
Not engaging in or involving any physical activity or action. Can describe someone who is sedentary or something that is not functioning or operating.

Not engaging in or involving any physical activity or action. Can describe someone who is sedentary or something that is not functioning or operating.
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Origin
From Latin 'activus' meaning 'active' or 'busy', with the negative prefix 'in-' added to create the opposite meaning.
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“My gym membership became inactive after I discovered Netflix and pizza delivery.”
“The website will delete inactive user accounts after one year.”
“My cat has perfected the art of being inactive for 20 hours a day.”
“The security system becomes inactive during maintenance hours.”
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