HyperDic: inactivity

English > 3 senses of the word inactivity:
NOUNstateinactivity, inaction, inactivenessthe state of being inactive
attributeinactivity, inactiveness, inertiaa disposition to remain inactive or inert
actinactivitybeing inactive
inactivity > pronunciation
Soundsihnaektih'vihtiy
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English > inactivity: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being inactive.
Synonymsinaction, inactiveness
Narrowerabeyance, suspensiontemporary cessation or suspension
anergyinactivity and lack of energy
arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppageThe state of inactivity following an interruption
calcificationAn inflexible and unchanging state
deep freezetemporary inactivity or suspension
desuetudeA state of inactivity or disuse
dormancy, quiescence, quiescencyA state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
extinctionno longer active
holding patternA state of inaction with no progress and no change
restA state of inaction
stagnation, stagnancy, doldrumsA state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
stagnation, stagnancyinactivity of liquids / liquids
stasisinactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
BroaderstateThe way something is with respect to its main attributes
Oppositeaction, activity, activenessThe state of being active
Spanishinacción, inactividad
Catalaninacció, inactivitat, innacció
Adjectivesinactive(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
inactivenot in physical motion / motion
inactive(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction
English > inactivity: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA disposition to remain inactive or inert.
Synonymsinactiveness, inertia
Narrowerindolence, lazinessinactivity resulting from a dislike of work
languor, lethargy, sluggishness, phlegm, flatnessinactivity / inactivity
passivity, passivenessThe trait of remaining inactive
restfulnessThe attribute of being restful
BroadertraitA distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Oppositeactiveness, activityThe trait of being active
Spanishinactividad, inercia
Catalaninactivitat, inèrcia
Adjectivesinactivelacking in energy or will
English > inactivity: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningInactive; being less active.
Narrowerdelay, holdupThe act of delaying
idleness, idling, loafingHaving no employment / employment
pausetemporary inactivity
rest, ease, repose, relaxationfreedom from activity (work or strain / strain or responsibility)
wait, waitingThe act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
Broaderact, deed, human action, human activitySomething that people do or cause to happen
OppositeactivityAny specific behavior
Spanishinactividad
Catalaninactivitat
Adjectivesinactivelacking activity
inactivenot engaged in full-time work

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