Dictionary Check: inactive
"inactive" is a valid word!
Scrabble
13
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
adjective
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
Example:
"desired amounts of inactive chlorine"
adjective
(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
adjective
(military) not involved in military operations
adjective
not exerting influence or change
adjective
(of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct
Example:
"a dormant volcano"
adjective
lacking in energy or will
Example:
"Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"
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