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Definition of inactivity:
Synonyms:
inaction, desuetude, action, inactiveness, inertia, inoperativeness, nonaction, quiescence, stagnation.
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inertness (part of speech: noun)
- insensibility,
- stillness,
- motionlessness,
- lethargy,
- reposefulness,
- idleness,
- apathy,
- lifelessness,
- immobility,
- catatonia,
- listlessness,
- dormancy,
- inanimation,
- coma,
- passivity,
- sluggishness,
- stagnancy,
- hibernation,
- paralysis,
- languor,
- inertness
- inactivity (part of speech: noun)
- leisure (part of speech: noun)
- motionlessness (part of speech: noun)
- repose (part of speech: noun)
Usage examples:
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I hear every one complaining dreadfully of General Johnston's inactivity in Mississippi, and all now despair of saving Vicksburg.
- "Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863", Arthur J. L. (Lieut.-Col.) Fremantle. -
At least her claws had lacerated much over- tender flesh during her stay; and though the Prince had interrupted the operation and forced her for the moment to inactivity, she was not dissatisfied with what had been accomplished.
- "The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight", Elizabeth von Arnim. -
It was strange that Philip did not see the danger of inactivity at such a crisis.
- "Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete", John Lothrop Motley.