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deactivation Meaning & Definition

/ˌdiːæktɪˈveɪʃən/

What Does Deactivation Mean?

Deactivation is a noun that means The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.

Quick Facts About Deactivation

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˌdiːæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Synonymsdefusing and inactivation
Antonymsactivation
Pluraldeactivations

Deactivation Definition (Noun)

  1. The act of deactivating something, such as a bomb or alarm.

Synonyms of Deactivation

Deactivation synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Deactivation

Word Forms & Grammar

deactivation (countable and uncountable, plural deactivations)

Words That Rhyme With Deactivation

Origin of Deactivation

From de- + activation.

Common Questions About Deactivation

What part of speech is deactivation?

Deactivation is a noun.

What is another word for deactivation?

Words with a similar meaning to deactivation include defusing and inactivation. See the full list of deactivation synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of deactivation?

The opposite of deactivation is activation.

What is the plural of deactivation?

The plural of deactivation is deactivations.

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