inaction

[ in-ak-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. absence of action; idleness.

Origin of inaction

1
First recorded in 1700–10; in-3 + action

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British Dictionary definitions for inaction

inaction

/ (ɪnˈækʃən) /


noun
  1. lack of action; idleness; inertia

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