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inaction
noun in·ac·tion \(ˌ)i-ˈnak-shən\
: failure to do something that should be done : lack of action or activity
Full Definition of INACTION
: lack of action or activity : idleness
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First Known Use of INACTION
1707
Related to INACTION
- Synonyms
- dormancy, idleness, inactivity, inertness, nonaction, quiescence
- Antonyms
- action, activeness, activity
Rhymes with INACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, compaction, contraction, cross action, detraction, diffraction, distraction, exaction, extraction, impaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, refraction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
INACTION Defined for Kids
inaction
noun in·ac·tion \i-ˈnak-shən\
Definition of INACTION for Kids
: lack of action or activity <Dove and Dusty were paralyzed into complete inaction. — Esther Forbes, Johnny Tremain>
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