inactivefunction

noun

UK /ɪnˈæktɪv ˈfʌŋkʃən/

US /ɪnˈæktɪv ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A function that is not doing anything right now.

The inactivefunction stayed quiet until the program called it.

SYNONYMS

dormant function idle function unused function sleeping function

RELATED WORDS

function inactive idle dormant callback

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature in a program that is turned off.

The settings menu showed an inactivefunction that users could enable.

3. A math rule that is not currently being used.

The teacher marked the inactivefunction on the board as a reminder.

4. A job or role that is paused for now.

His role in the club was an inactivefunction until the new term began.