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inactivity

[/ɪnækˈtɪvɪti/]
nounfemininepl: inactivities
inatividade
1. the state of not engaging in or producing activity; lack of action or movement
The long period of inactivity made him feel sluggish.
O longo período de inatividade o fez se sentir letárgico.
2. lack of engagement in a job, hobby, or responsibility
The company blamed the market downturn on industry inactivity.
A empresa culpou a desaceleração do mercado pela inatividade da indústria.
3. medical: reduced or absent function of a body part or system
Muscular inactivity can lead to weakness over time.
A inatividade muscular pode levar ao enfraquecimento ao longo do tempo.
Synonyms
idlenesspassivitydormancystagnationlethargy
Antonyms
activityactionengagementproductivityliveliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inatividade
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
inatividade
common in business and medical contexts
Portugal
inatividade
standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

period of inactivity - período de inatividade
prolonged inactivity - inatividade prolongada
physical inactivity - inatividade física
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