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UNDERACTIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does underactive mean?
• UNDERACTIVE (adjective)
The adjective UNDERACTIVE has 1 sense:
1. abnormally inactive
Familiarity information: UNDERACTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Abnormally inactive
Synonyms:
hypoactive; underactive
Similar:
inactive (not active physically or mentally)
Context examples
Also called underactive thyroid.
(Hypothyroidism, NCI Dictionary)
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