Inactive

Adjective

Definitions

1.AdjectiveNot active, temporarily or permanently.

"The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.; Inactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days."

2.AdjectiveNot engaging in physical activity.

3.AdjectiveNot functioning or operating; broken down

"The photocopier is inactive pending repair."

4.AdjectiveRetired from duty or service.

"Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list."

5.AdjectiveRelatively inert.

"Aluminium is inactive towards water."

6.AdjectiveShowing no optical activity in polarized light.

"Synthetic glycine is optically inactive as it contains equal amounts of the d- and l- form."

7.NounA person who does not take action.

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