inactive

UK /ɪnˈæktɪv/ US /ɪnˈæktɪv/
adj 5noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Not active, temporarily or permanently.

The volcano is inactive, but is only dormant.

Inactive user accounts may be deleted after 90 days.

2

Not engaging in physical activity.

[…] exercise in general will lead to dramatic improvements in comparison with an inactive lifestyle.

3

Not functioning or operating; broken down

The photocopier is inactive pending repair.

4

Retired from duty or service.

Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.

5

Relatively inert.

Aluminium is inactive towards water.

noun

1

A person who does not take action.

Typically inactives are poorly educated older women. Their lack of education is overwhelmingly the key factor in assigning the inactives to a life devoid of political activity of any sort.

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