actionless

adjective

ac·tion·less ˈak-shən-ləs

: marked by inaction : immobile

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Etymology

action + -less

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1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of actionless was in 1645

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“Actionless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actionless. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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