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Rescind vs Inactive - What's the difference?

rescind | inactive |

As a verb rescind

is to repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

As an adjective inactive is

not active, temporarily or permanently.

rescind

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
    • The agency will rescind the policy because many people are dissatisfied with it.

    Synonyms

    * annul * cancel * repeal

    Related terms

    * rescindable * rescinder * rescindment * rescission

    Anagrams

    * *

    inactive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not active, temporarily or permanently
    • The volcano is inactive , but is only dormant.
  • Not functioning or operating; broken down
    • The photocopier is inactive pending repair.
  • Retired from duty or service
    • Admiral Jones is now on the inactive list.
  • (chemistry) Relatively inert
    • Aluminium is inactive towards water.
  • (physics) Showing no optical activity in polarized light
    • Synthetic glycine is optically inactive as it contains equal amounts of the d- and l- form.

    Derived terms

    * inactively * inactivity

    Synonyms

    * (not active) dull, dormant * (not functioning or operating) idle

    Antonyms

    * (not active) active