the state of being inactive
inactivity
How to use inactivity in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for inactivity.
Editorial note
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Quick take
the state of being inactive
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of inactivity gathered in one view.
a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
being inactive; being less active
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for inactivity.
noun
the state of being inactive
See also: inaction, inactiveness
noun
a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
See also: inactiveness, inertia
noun
being inactive; being less active
Example sentences
Accounts may be permanently removed due to prolonged inactivity, so please use your account once you sign up!
The app cannot function as you'd expect a screen saver to do: it won't start running after a period of inactivity.
I think it's perfectly reasonable to idle them after a period of inactivity.
There are many more factors, most important being inactivity and overconsumption of food.
Invariably, there are months of "last calls" and inactivity, only to have someone call a "wait, we need to do this" at the last minute that pulls everything back.
I've got a trouble ticket open with them that keeps getting auto-closed after 120 hours of "inactivity" because they said "yep, that looks like a bug, we'll let you know when fixed".
Shady nonetheless, considering they didn't even notify her informing her that her username was revoked due to inactivity.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use inactivity in a sentence?
Accounts may be permanently removed due to prolonged inactivity, so please use your account once you sign up!
What does inactivity mean?
the state of being inactive
What part of speech is inactivity?
inactivity is commonly used as noun.