Definition

Not turned on or made active.

Example

The device remains nonactivated until you press the power button.

Conversation

I noticed that the app is still nonactivated on my phone.

Oh really? I thought you activated it last week.

I thought so too, but it seems like it's still not working.

Maybe you should try reinstalling it to see if that helps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonactivated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "activated" (from Latin "activare", meaning to make active). The word "nonactivated" means not made active or not in a state of activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') making something 'active' ('activare') — that's why nonactivated means something that is not active.

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