Inactivity
noun
The state of not doing anything or being inactive.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's long period of inactivity.
Often appears as...
- period of inactivity
- prolonged inactivity
noun
A state where a system, machine, or computer is not active or being used.
The computer went into inactivity mode after not being used for a while.
Often appears as...
- computer inactivity
- system inactivity
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noun
The state of not doing anything or being inactive.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's long period of inactivity.
Often appears as...
- period of inactivity
- prolonged inactivity
noun
A state where a system, machine, or computer is not active or being used.
The computer went into inactivity mode after not being used for a while.
Often appears as...
- computer inactivity
- system inactivity
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often relates to lack of movement or exercise, important in health discussions.
The doctor advised against the health risks of inactivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies something negative, like laziness or wasting time.
His inactivity at work led to his dismissal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, being busy is valued, so inactivity might be viewed poorly.
She felt guilty during her vacation due to cultural stigmas about inactivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often relates to lack of movement or exercise, important in health discussions.
The doctor advised against the health risks of inactivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies something negative, like laziness or wasting time.
His inactivity at work led to his dismissal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, being busy is valued, so inactivity might be viewed poorly.
She felt guilty during her vacation due to cultural stigmas about inactivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Context
Often relates to lack of movement or exercise, important in health discussions.
The doctor advised against the health risks of inactivity.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually implies something negative, like laziness or wasting time.
His inactivity at work led to his dismissal.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, being busy is valued, so inactivity might be viewed poorly.
She felt guilty during her vacation due to cultural stigmas about inactivity.
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Jeff Speck: The walkable...
that we've all heard about is an urban design crisis, and that the design of our cities lies at the cure. Because we've talked a long time about diet, and we know that diet impacts weight, and weight of course impacts health. But we've only started talking about inactivity,
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Life Beyond Earth, Part...
So we're very excited about this because this shows that microorganisms can tolerate significant periods of time, geologically significant periods of time, in a state of relative inactivity, and yet still remain viable, still remain life-containing,
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Why sitting is bad for...
is linked with some types of cancers and heart disease and can contribute to diabetes, kidney and liver problems. In fact, researchers have worked out that, worldwide, inactivity causes about 9% of premature deaths a year.
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3D Printing a Human...
what we have now processed food is absolutely right we don't have that same type of inter action between the food and the jaws anymore they just tend to become smaller through inactivity
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Jeff Speck: The walkable...
that we've all heard about is an urban design crisis, and that the design of our cities lies at the cure. Because we've talked a long time about diet, and we know that diet impacts weight, and weight of course impacts health. But we've only started talking about inactivity,
Video examples
Life Beyond Earth, Part...
So we're very excited about this because this shows that microorganisms can tolerate significant periods of time, geologically significant periods of time, in a state of relative inactivity, and yet still remain viable, still remain life-containing,
Video examples
Why sitting is bad for...
is linked with some types of cancers and heart disease and can contribute to diabetes, kidney and liver problems. In fact, researchers have worked out that, worldwide, inactivity causes about 9% of premature deaths a year.
Video examples
3D Printing a Human...
what we have now processed food is absolutely right we don't have that same type of inter action between the food and the jaws anymore they just tend to become smaller through inactivity
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Quote examples
Zazie Beetz
German Actress
For me, fear manifests itself in snoozing and inactivity. I just become so sleepy, any time of day, when something needs to be done. I sometimes go days without responding to texts or reading books or being able to process much of anything beyond the sun slowly creeping through my living room windows.
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Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
If you were inactive due to an injury or a surgery, then common sense rules the day when inching closer to the area that was hurt. That is very different from inactivity due to being ill. After illness, be aware of how taxing your workout is cardiovascularly and err on the side of less.
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Jack LaLanne
American Athlete
So many older people, they just sit around all day long and they don't get any exercise. Their muscles atrophy, and they lose their strength, their energy and vitality by inactivity.
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John Lydon
English Musician
Periods of inactivity, I don't know such things. I'm consistently writing. My life is busy. It always is. There are hardly any moments for self-indulgent laziness.
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Jimmy Connors
American Tennis Player
Rather than viewing a brief relapse back to inactivity as a failure, treat it as a challenge and try to get back on track as soon as possible.
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George C. Marshall
American Soldier
Passive inactivity, because you have not been given specific instructions to do this or to do that, is a serious deficiency.
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Tony Bellew
British Athlete
Boxing is all about timing. And if you take long periods of inactivity, you will be made to pay the price.
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Matt Lucas
English Actor
Keep yourself busy if you want to avoid depression. For me, inactivity is the enemy.
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Sugar Ray Leonard
American Boxer
When you're a boxer, there is a lot of downtime and long periods of inactivity.
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Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
Inactivity is death.
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Zazie Beetz
German Actress
For me, fear manifests itself in snoozing and inactivity. I just become so sleepy, any time of day, when something needs to be done. I sometimes go days without responding to texts or reading books or being able to process much of anything beyond the sun slowly creeping through my living room windows.
Quote examples
Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
If you were inactive due to an injury or a surgery, then common sense rules the day when inching closer to the area that was hurt. That is very different from inactivity due to being ill. After illness, be aware of how taxing your workout is cardiovascularly and err on the side of less.
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Jack LaLanne
American Athlete
So many older people, they just sit around all day long and they don't get any exercise. Their muscles atrophy, and they lose their strength, their energy and vitality by inactivity.
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John Lydon
English Musician
Periods of inactivity, I don't know such things. I'm consistently writing. My life is busy. It always is. There are hardly any moments for self-indulgent laziness.
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Jimmy Connors
American Tennis Player
Rather than viewing a brief relapse back to inactivity as a failure, treat it as a challenge and try to get back on track as soon as possible.
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George C. Marshall
American Soldier
Passive inactivity, because you have not been given specific instructions to do this or to do that, is a serious deficiency.
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Tony Bellew
British Athlete
Boxing is all about timing. And if you take long periods of inactivity, you will be made to pay the price.
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Matt Lucas
English Actor
Keep yourself busy if you want to avoid depression. For me, inactivity is the enemy.
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Sugar Ray Leonard
American Boxer
When you're a boxer, there is a lot of downtime and long periods of inactivity.
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Benito Mussolini
Italian Politician
Inactivity is death.
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