English Explanatory Dictionary

inaction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Lack of action or activity or labor

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈækʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inaction.wav

Word forms

inaction inactions

Etymology

From French inaction. Morphologically in- + action.

Synonyms

idleness rest inertness inertia

Antonyms

action

Related words

inactive inactively inactivity ineffectiveness pseudo-activity
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