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Definition or meaning of the English word Inactive
Not active; inert; esp.; not exhibiting any action or activity on polarized light; optically neutral; -- said of isomeric forms of certain substances; in distinction from other forms which are optically active; as; racemic acid is an inactive tartaric aci (a.). Not disposed to action or effort; not diligent or industrious; not busy; idle; as; an inactive officer. (a.). Not active; having no power to move; that does not or can not produce results; inert; as; matter is; of itself; inactive. (a.). |
