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Meaning of inactively
The primary meaning of the word "inactively" is doing nothing or not being involved in any activity.
Etymology of inactively
The word "inactively" is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word "active" which comes from the Latin "activus", meaning 'active' or 'operative', and the suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of dormancy, lack of energy, or disuse
Synonyms
idly
lazily
inertly
passively
sluggishly
slowly
lethargically
apathetically
indolently
torpidly
slothfully
dormantly
quietly
calmly
peacefully
restfully
inoperatively
unusably
unproductively
ineffectively
unavailingly
fruitlessly
pointlessly
aimlessly
listlessly
weakly
feebly
powerlessly
helplessly
ineptly
inefficiently
unenergetically
Definitions
- Not engaging in or characterized by physical or mental activity
- * Not functioning or operating, especially due to lack of use or energy
Usage Examples
- The company's machinery has been sitting inactively for months due to the economic downturn
- * After recovering from the illness, she spent several weeks inactively, trying to regain her strength
Antonyms
actively
energetically
vigorously
dynamically
busily
industriously
productively
effectively
efficiently
usefully
availingly
fruitfully
purposefully
aimfully
energetically
potently
powerfully
helpfully
competently
efficiently
capably
skillfully
ably