Synonyms:
inactive
Meaning: (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert; "desired amounts of inactive chlorine"
Synonyms:
inactive
Meaning: (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
Usage examples
Something must happen, though the power of guessing was inactive.
Look at our generals, what faults they make; at our admirals, how inactive they are.
As for myself, the bonds of will which held me inactive seemed like bands of steel which numbed all my faculties, except sight and hearing.
Demosthenes led them near to Olpae and encamped, a great ravine separating the two armies. During five days they remained inactive; on the sixth both sides formed in order of battle.
The air of a gentlewoman, a great deal of quiet, inactive good temper, and a trifling turn of mind were all that could account for her being the choice of a sensible, intelligent man like Mr. Allen.
She cannot do better herself than to remain quiet and inactive in the affair: the long and mutual animosity between her and Sir John will make her interference merely productive of debates and ill-will.