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INACTIVITY

\ɪnaktˈɪvɪti], \ɪnaktˈɪvɪti], \ɪ_n_a_k_t_ˈɪ_v_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of INACTIVITY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Idleness; habitual indisposition to action or exertion; want of energy; sluggishness.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Idleness; habitual indisposition to action or exertion; want of energy; sluggishness.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Want of activity: inertness: idleness.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Habitual idleness; want of action or exertion.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Quality of being inactive ; inertness ;- idleness ; sluggishness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Idleness, rest, sluggishness.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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