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inactivity

[ˌɪnækˈtɪvəti]

inactivity Definition

the state of not being active or not doing anything that involves physical movement or mental effort.

Using inactivity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inactivity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The inactivity of the students during the summer break led to a decline in their academic performance.

  • Example

    Prolonged inactivity can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease.

  • Example

    The company's inactivity in response to the crisis was criticized by the public.

inactivity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inactivity

Antonyms for inactivity

Phrases with inactivity

  • a time when there is no activity or work being done

    Example

    The factory had to shut down for a period of inactivity due to lack of orders.

  • a fee charged by financial institutions for not using an account for a certain period of time

    Example

    The bank charged me an inactivity fee for not using my savings account for six months.

  • an alarm that goes off when a device or system has been inactive for a certain period of time

    Example

    The inactivity alarm on my computer reminds me to take breaks from sitting for too long.

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Summary: inactivity in Brief

The term 'inactivity' [ˌɪnækˈtɪvəti] refers to a state of not being active or not doing anything that involves physical movement or mental effort. It can lead to health problems and poor performance, as seen in 'Prolonged inactivity can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease.' 'Inactivity' extends into phrases like 'period of inactivity,' and financial terms like 'inactivity fee,' denoting charges for unused accounts.