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inattivo

inactive

adjective ee-NAHT-tee-voh Rare

Also means

idle

Usage Note

Inattivo means not in operation or not doing anything. In computing, un account inattivo is a dormant account; in geology, un vulcano inattivo is a dormant volcano. It is distinct from spento (switched off) and disattivato (deactivated), which imply a deliberate action to stop something.

Examples

"Il vulcano è rimasto inattivo per secoli."

Natural Translation

The volcano remained inactive for centuries.

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