INACTION

inaction, inactivity, inactiveness

(noun) the state of being inactive

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

inaction (countable and uncountable, plural inactions)

Lack of action or activity or labor

Synonyms: idleness, rest, inertness, inertia

Anagrams

• intonaci, nicotian

Source: Wiktionary


In*ac"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. in. not + action: cf. inaction.]

Definition: Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness. Berkeley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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