inactive

Meanings

• adjective

  Not in action or operation; not active or alive.

• adjective

  Having no effect or influence; ineffective.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈæktɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80065930"

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Antonyms

active

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Synonyms

dormant , dull , idle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inactive
aplace , arid , brace , chace , clace , dace , grace , lace , mace , pace , place , race , space , trace

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Variants

List of all variants of inactive that leads to same result
inactive , inactively , inactivities , inactivity

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Etymology

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From Old French inactif, from in- 'not' + actif 'active'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inactive' is often used in banking to describe accounts that have not been used for a certain period of time.

2. In the context of geology, an inactive volcano is one that has not erupted in recorded history but still shows signs of volcanic activity.

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Related Concepts

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1. passive: Related to the state of being inactive, passive refers to receiving an action rather than performing one.

2. dormant: A dormant state is a state of inactivity or quiescence, often used in relation to biological organisms or systems.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'inactive' is often used to describe characters who do not contribute to the plot or are not actively engaged in the story. In art, inactive or still life paintings depict objects that are not moving.

How to Memorize "inactive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a battery that is not in use or a computer that is turned off.
   - Visualize a person who is resting or taking a break.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inactive' with 'idle', 'resting', 'dormant', or 'quiescent'.
   - Think of a word that describes the opposite of 'active'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence: 'The inactive battery never powers up the device.'
   - Remember the acronym I-N-A: Inactive, Not Acting.

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