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inactivity vs holdup

holdup vs inactivity

inactivity and holdup both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inactivity Yes No No No
holdup Yes No No No
As nouns, holdup is a hyponym of inactivity; that is, holdup is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inactivity:
  • inactivity: being inactive; being less active
  • holdup: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Other hyponyms of inactivity include pause, wait, waiting, ease, relaxation, repose, rest, idleness, idling, loafing, delay.
inactivity (noun) holdup (noun)
being inactive; being less active robbery at gunpoint
a disposition to remain inactive or inert the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
the state of being inactive
Difference between inactivity and holdup

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