Inactive

adjective

/ɪnˈæktɪv/

Word Frequency: 4.0

Definitions

1.adjectiveNot active, temporarily or permanently.

"An inactive boy, he rarely exercised and preferred to stay indoors."

2.adjectiveNot functioning or operating; broken down

"The photocopier is inactive pending repair."

3.adjectiveRetired from duty or service.

"Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list."

4.adjectiveRelatively inert.

"Aluminium is inactive towards water."

5.adjectiveShowing no optical activity in polarized light.

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

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