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physical inactivity
/ˌfɪzɪkəl ɪnækˈtɪvɪti/PHY·si·cal in·ac·TIV·i·ty
a state of not doing enough physical exercise or movement to maintain health
Examples
“Physical inactivity is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases.”
“Programs that encourage active commuting can help reduce physical inactivity.”
“Researchers measured levels of physical inactivity across different age groups.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health initiatives that redesign cities to encourage walking could significantly lower rates of physical inactivity among adults.”
Collocations
- levels of physical inactivity
- reduce physical inactivity
- due to physical inactivity
Word family
Common mistakes
physical inactive→physically inactive / physical inactivity
inactivity physical→physical inactivity
Say it for a higher band
5lazy→6lack of exercise→7+physical inactivity
Synonyms
lack of exercise
Easily confused
lack of exercise
“The report linked lack of exercise to rising obesity rates.”
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