inaction

See also: in action

English

Etymology

From French inaction.

Morphologically in- + action.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪnˈækʃən/
  • (file)

Noun

inaction (countable and uncountable, plural inactions)

  1. Lack of action or activity or labor
    Synonyms: idleness, rest, inertness, inertia
    Antonym: action
    • 2024 March 20, Christian Wolmar, “NAO report highlights lack of clarity and purpose”, in RAIL, number 1005, page 35:
      Hmm, yes, 'negotiations' is an interesting choice of words given that ministers have steadfastly refused to meet the unions for the past year; a clear case of industrial inaction.

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /i.nak.sjɔ̃/
  • (file)

Noun

inaction f (plural inactions)

  1. inactivity

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