definition of
[inactive]

[1] #1 inactive a. (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly. wn

[2] #2 inactive a. not exerting influence or change. wn

[3] #3 inactive a. [dormant] (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct ; "a dormant volcano". wn

[4] #4 inactive a. [passive] lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith. wn

[5] #5 inactive a. lacking activity; lying idle or unused; "an inactive mine"; "inactive accounts"; "inactive machinery". wn