CEFR B2

inactivity

noun

Meaning

The state of not doing anything, not moving, or not being active.

Examples

Prolonged inactivity can lead to muscle weakness and health problems.
The software company reported a period of inactivity in new product development.

Synonyms: idleness, rest, dormancy, stagnation, quiescence

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inactivity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

Definition

The state of not doing anything, not moving, or not being active.

Examples

Prolonged inactivity can lead to muscle weakness and health problems.
The software company reported a period of inactivity in new product development.
During the winter months, the garden enters a state of complete inactivity.

How to Use inactivity

inactivity in (prepositional phrase): Lack of activity within a specific area or field. — "There was a noticeable inactivity in the stock market today."
inactivity of (prepositional phrase): The state of being inactive for a specific duration or entity. — "The inactivity of the volcano has lasted for centuries."

Synonyms of inactivity

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Antonyms of inactivity

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