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Definition inactive in British English

inactive adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈæktɪv/
1

not taking part in physical activity or exercise

Example

Physically inactive people are at risk of developing heart disease.

Synonyms and related words
(as) to the manner born austere back-to-nature
1.1

not wanting to do anything

Example

He felt strangely inactive.

Synonyms and related words
lazy idle indolent
2

not working or operating

Example

an inactive nuclear plant

Synonyms and related words
useless ineffective inefficient
2.1

an inactive disease or other threat is present but not doing anything at this time

Example

a city built on a relatively inactive fault line

Synonyms and related words
acute advanced asymptomatic
3

an inactive volcano is not dangerous because it can no longer erupt

Synonyms and related words
active crater dormant
4

an inactive chemical substance does not react strongly with other substances

Synonyms and related words
active aerobic alkaline
Definition inactive in British English