inaction
pronunciation
How to pronounce inaction in British English:
UK [ɪnˈækʃn]
How to pronounce inaction in American English:
US [ɪnˈækʃən]
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- Noun:
- the state of being inactive
- a state of no activity
Word Origin
- inaction (n.)
- 1707, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + action.
Example
- 1. Sadly , that reflects official inaction rather than accomplishment .
- 2. By contrast , the biggest risk in the emerging world is inaction .
- 3. Inaction is not an option .
- 4. There are serious consequences to japanese inaction .
- 5. That runway is needed now , yet planning and government inaction will probably delay its construction to 2020 .