inactivity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being inactive
    inactiveness; inaction.
  2. noun a disposition to remain inactive or inert
    inertia; inactiveness.
    • he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work
  3. noun being inactive; being less active

WordNet

In`ac*tiv"i*ty noun
Etymology
Cf. F. inactivité.
Definitions
  1. The state or quality of being inactive; inertness; as, the inactivity of matter.
  2. Idleness; habitual indisposition to action or exertion; want of energy; sluggishness.
    The gloomy inactivity of despair. Cook.

Webster 1913