actionless


ac·tion

A0070100 (ăk′shən)n.1. The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action.2. Something that is done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at act.3. Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action.4. The causation of change by the exertion of power or a natural process: the action of waves on a beach; the action of a drug on blood pressure.5. Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.6. often actions Behavior or conduct.7. Law A proceeding brought before a court to obtain relief; a lawsuit.8. a. Armed encounter; combat: missing in action.b. An engagement between troops or ships: fought a rear-guard action.9. The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area: always heads for where the action is.10. a. A movement or a series of movements, as of an actor.b. Manner of movement: a horse with fine action.c. The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.11. a. The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play: The action of the novel takes place over 40 years in the South.b. A series or number of fast-moving, exciting, or dangerous events, especially in a movie: liked the film because there was so much action.12. a. The operating parts of a mechanism.b. The manner in which such parts operate.c. The manner in which a musical instrument can be played; playability: a piano with quick action.
ac′tion·less adj.

actionless

(ˈækʃənlɪs) adjinactive, without action