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inactivity

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/ˌɪnæktˈɪvɪti/ · in-ac-tiv-i-ty

The state of being inactive or not engaging in any action.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being inactive or not engaging in any action.

غیر فعال ہونے یا کسی بھی عمل میں مشغول نہ ہونے کی حالت۔

غیر فعالیت

ghair fa’aaliyat

Formal: غیر فعالیت

Synonyms

idlenessinactionpassivityسست رویخاموشیعدم فعالیت

Antonyms

activityactionengagementفعالیتعملمشغولیت

Common Collocations

  • state of inactivity
  • period of inactivity
  • result of inactivity

Example Sentences

During the summer, there was a noticeable period of inactivity in the office.

گرمیوں کے دوران، دفتر میں غیر فعالیت کا ایک واضح دور تھا۔

Garmiyon ke dauran, daftar mein ghair fa’aaliyat ka aik wazeh daur tha.

Inactivity can lead to various health issues if not addressed.

غیر فعالیت اگر دور نہ کی جائے تو صحت کے مختلف مسائل کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔

Ghair fa’aaliyat agar door na ki jaye to sehat ke mukhtalif masail ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Many people suffer from inactivity due to sedentary lifestyle.

بہت سے لوگ سست رفتار طرز زندگی کی وجہ سے غیر فعالیت کا شکار ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log sust raftaar tarz e zindagi ki wajah se ghair fa’aaliyat ka shikaar hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

inaction:Inactivity refers to a state of being inactive, while inaction implies a choice not to act.

Word Family

inactive
adjectiveغیر فعال
act
verbعمل کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of inactivity as sitting idle, like a parked car.

Picture a person lounging on a sofa doing nothing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "inactivitas" — the quality of being inactive

First known use: 15th century

The term 'inactivity' has been used since the 15th century to describe a lack of action or movement.