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Webster 1913 Edition


Inaction

In-ac′tion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
in
. not +
action
: cf.
inaction
.]
Lack of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.
Berkeley.

Webster 1828 Edition


Inaction

INAC'TION

,
Noun.
Want of action; forbearance of labor; idleness; rest.

Definition 2024


inaction

inaction

See also: in action

English

Noun

inaction (countable and uncountable, plural inactions)

  1. Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness.

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References

  • inaction in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • inaction in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

French

Noun

inaction f (plural inactions)

  1. inactivity

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