Inactive Definition
inactive
adjective
- (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert; "desired amounts of inactive chlorine"
- (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
- (military) not involved in military operations
- not exerting influence or change
- (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct ; "a dormant volcano"
- lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith
- lacking activity; lying idle or unused; "an inactive mine"; "inactive accounts"; "inactive machinery"
- not engaged in full-time work; "inactive reserve"; "an inactive member"
- not active physically or mentally; "illness forced him to live an inactive life"; "dreamy and inactive by nature"
- not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest"
"Inactive" in song lyrics
See how inactive is used in real songs:
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"Gashes active, you are now inactive"
Gangrene — Vodka & Ayahuasca -
"chinchilla inactive"
AOL — AOL -
"cursor goes inactive"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with inactive
Usage tips for "inactive"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "inactive" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for inactive to find words that pair well.