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inactivity

UKUS
A2

Definitions

n.

The state of not being active; idleness

不活跃,静止,懒散

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
actdo, act, drive
+
-iv-state, quality, condition
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=inactivity

inactive + -ity = the state of being inactive.

Root act still carries 59 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.prolonged inactivity长期不活动
  • 2.physical inactivity缺乏运动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Long periods of inactivity are bad for your health.

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