Meaning of 'inactive'

adjective

not active physically or mentally

Example: "Illness forced them to live inactive lives."

adjective

not engaged in full-time work

Example: "The inactive reserve had winters off."

adjective

lacking activity

Example: "The usually-bustling market was inactive on Sundays."

adjective

not progressing or increasing, usually referring to a disease or pathogen

Example: "The blood tests showed that the virus was inactive."

adjective

lacking in energy or will

Synonyms: passive

adjective

not erupting and not extinct, e.g. in the case of volcanos

Example: "A number of volcanos in California are inactive."

Synonyms: dormant

adjective

not exerting influence or change

Example: "I was an inactive member of the jury – I wanted no blood on my hands."

adjective

not in physical motion

Example: "The propeller was inactive while the plane was stopped."

Synonyms: static motionless still

adjective

not involved in military operations

Example: "The unit was inactive for the entire night."

Synonyms: nonoperational

adjective

not participating in a chemical reaction

Example: "The ideal compound for the procedure would be inactive."