inactivity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the state of not acting, moving, working, or operating

   After several months of inactivity, the dormant volcano began releasing steam.

2. 2
   noun

   a lack of physical exercise or movement

   Prolonged inactivity can weaken muscles and reduce cardiovascular fitness.

Formed from inactive + -ity. Inactive combines in- ("not") with active, which came from Latin activus ("practical; active"), from agere ("do, drive"). The noun can describe people, organizations, machines, or any process that has ceased operating.

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