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Comparative
more inactive
Superlative
most inactive
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not engaging in physical activity or exercise
- During the winter months, the cold weather and snowfall made outdoor activities difficult, leading many people to become inactive and spend more time indoors.
- After a long day at work, she preferred to spend her evenings in an inactive state, lounging on the couch and watching television.
- The patient was advised by the doctor to be inactive and limit physical exertion while recovering from a surgery.
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(of a business or market) sluggish or devoid of activity
- The real estate market has been inactive, with few properties changing hands.
- The company remained inactive for several months before launching its new product.
- Sales were inactive during the off-season, resulting in decreased revenue.
- The inactive status of the account led to a review of its financial activities.
- With no new clients, the agency's workload became inactive and stagnant.
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not engaging in chemical reactions with other substances
- Certain metals, such as gold and platinum, are chemically inactive and exhibit high resistance to corrosion.
- Inactive solvents, such as hexane or benzene, are commonly used in organic chemistry for dissolving or diluting compounds without undergoing chemical reactions themselves.
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(of drugs or diseases) having no effect
- In the study, the experimental drug was found to be ineffective and remained inactive in treating the targeted disease.
- The dormant virus remained inactive in the host's body, showing no signs of replication or active infection.
- The inactive phase of the disease refers to a period where the symptoms are dormant or minimal, showing little to no activity.
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(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
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not engaged in full-time work
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10
not active physically or mentally
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