Word Type

Noun

The word "inaction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

action action

Capable Of

box in

Distinct From

doing moving

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

state

Type Of (IsA)

situation state

Related Terms

inactive inactively inactivity ineffectiveness pseudo-activity

Related Terms

action activity front in front inactive inactively inactivity labor laziness put put in

Similar Terms

immobility stillness

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