inaction

/ɪnˈækʃən/

/ɪnˈækʃən/

Other forms: inactions

Definitions of inaction

1. noun

   the state of being inactive
   synonyms: inactiveness, inactivity

   antonyms:

   action

   the state of being active

   types:

   abeyance, suspension

   temporary cessation or suspension

   anergy

   inactivity and lack of energy

   arrest, check, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage

   the state of inactivity following an interruption

   calcification

   an inflexible and unchanging state

   deep freeze

   temporary inactivity or suspension

   desuetude

   a state of inactivity or disuse

   dormancy, quiescence, quiescency

   a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction

   extinction

   no longer active; extinguished

   holding pattern

   a state of inaction with no progress and no change

   rest

   a state of inaction

   doldrums, stagnancy, stagnation

   a state or period of inactivity, boredom, or depression

   stagnancy, stagnation

   inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

   stasis

   inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces

   cold storage

   in a state of abeyance or postponement

   deferral, recess

   a state of abeyance or suspended business

   moratorium

   suspension of an ongoing activity

   stand-down, standdown

   a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness

   hibernation

   cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

   aestivation, estivation

   (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period

   slumber

   a dormant or quiescent state

   countercheck

   a check that restrains another check

   logjam

   any stoppage attributable to unusual activity

   type of:

   state

   the way something is with respect to its main attributes