inactive

[in-ak-tiv] / ɪnˈæk tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

not engaged in action; inert, lazy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dormant dull idle immobile inoperative jobless passive sedentary sluggish static unemployed unused

WEAK

abeyant asleep blah dead disengaged do-nothing down draggy in holding pattern indolent latent lax lethargic limp low-key mothballed motionless on hold ossified out of action out of commission out of service out of work quiescent quiet slack sleepy slothful slow somnolent stable still torpid unoccupied

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active employed energetic lively mobile moving used

WEAK

busy involved working

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This allows the virus to stay inactive for long periods and, in rare cases, be passed down from parent to child as part of the human genome.

From Science Daily

The research shows that small chemical markers attached to DNA actively silence genes, rather than simply appearing as harmless byproducts in inactive regions of the genome.

From Science Daily

A placebo-controlled design allows scientists to compare real treatment effects against inactive substitutes.

From Science Daily

Star receiver Davante Adams was inactive because of a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Simply put, people who move more tend to spend less time being inactive overall.

From Science Daily

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