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Unactivate vs Deactivate - What's the difference?

unactivate | deactivate |

Unactivate is likely misspelled.


Unactivate has no English definition.

As a verb deactivate is

to make something inactive or no longer effective.

deactivate

English

Alternative forms

* de-activate *

Verb

(deactivat)
  • (ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective
  • to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
  • to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service
  • See also

    * activate English ergative verbs