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inactive region

[ɪnˈæktɪv ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: inactive regions
região inativa
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.
Synonyms
dormant areaquiescent zoneidle regionunused area
Antonyms
active regionfunctional areaoperational zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região inativa
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
região inativa
Common in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
região inactiva
Alternative spelling with 'c' instead of 't' following European Portuguese conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead zone
sleeping area
dormant territory
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