hypoactive Definition
- 1underactive or less active than normal
- 2having unusually low levels of activity or function
Using hypoactive: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hypoactive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient's hypoactive thyroid gland caused weight gain and fatigue.
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The hypoactive child showed little interest in playing or socializing with others.
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The hypoactive economy is struggling to grow due to low consumer spending.
hypoactive Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for hypoactive
Summary: hypoactive in Brief
'Hypoactive' [hahy-poh-ak-tiv] is an adjective that describes something that is underactive or less active than normal. It can refer to a variety of contexts, such as a hypoactive thyroid gland causing weight gain and fatigue, or a hypoactive child showing little interest in playing or socializing with others. 'Hypoactive' is synonymous with 'inactive,' 'sluggish,' and 'lethargic.'
