Definition

The process of making something not active or not working.

Example

The inactivation of the virus was essential for the vaccine to be safe.

Conversation

Have you heard about the inactivation of that old app we used?

Yeah, I saw that! It’s about time, honestly.

Right? It wasn't really useful anymore after all those updates.

Exactly, sometimes inactivation is just what we need to move on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inactivation → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "activare" (meaning to make active) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "inactivation" refers to the process of making something inactive or not active.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') making something 'active' ('activare') — that's why inactivation means to make something inactive.

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