inactive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
  2. adjective (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
  3. adjective (military) not involved in military operations

Etymology

From French inactif. See also earlier unactive.

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