Inactivity

/ɪnækˈtɪvəti/ noun

Definition

The state of being inactive; lack of action, movement, or participation in activities.

Etymology

From Latin in- (not) + activus (active) + -ity (state of). The word active comes from Latin agere meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'. The concept developed in English during the 17th century to describe the absence of motion or engagement.

Kelly Says

Paradoxically, complete inactivity is nearly impossible for living beings - even during sleep, our hearts beat, we breathe, and our brains remain remarkably active. Modern sedentary lifestyles have made 'inactivity' a major health concern despite humans being designed for constant movement.

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