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inactivity

/ˌɪn.ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ noun

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In Latin: dēsidia, ignavia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inactivity at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The state of being inactive.
  2. A disposition to remain inactive or inert.
    he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work
  3. Being inactive; being less active.

Origin

From in- + activity or inactive + -ity.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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