1. An area or zone that is not currently in use, functioning, or showing activity
The inactive region of the chromosome contains no genes.
A região inativa do cromossomo não contém genes.
2. In computing or technology, a section of memory, storage, or interface that is not being accessed or utilized
The system detected an inactive region in the hard drive.
O sistema detectou uma região inativa no disco rígido.
3. In astronomy, an area on a celestial body showing no observable activity or phenomena
The inactive region of the sun showed no solar flares.
A região inativa do sol não apresentou erupções solares.