inanimate — not having life; not alive or living
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having life; not alive or living
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnænɪmət/
Korean meaning: 생명이 없는, 무생물의
Korean pronunciation: 이**내**니밋
Example Sentences
- My Monday morning coffee mug is more animated than I am before caffeine kicks in - at least it doesn't pretend to be inanimate.
- The robot was so advanced that it was hard to tell if it was animate or inanimate.
- Scientists study both animate and inanimate matter in nature.
inanimate
ADJECTIVE//ɪˈnænɪmət//
not having life; not alive or living
A scientist studies inanimate rocks and crystals in the museum display
First animate, then eliminate - nothing stays inanimate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inanimatus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'animatus' (living, having soul), derived from 'anima' meaning soul or life.
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📝Examples
“My Monday morning coffee mug is more animated than I am before caffeine kicks in - at least it doesn't pretend to be inanimate.”
“The robot was so advanced that it was hard to tell if it was animate or inanimate.”
“Scientists study both animate and inanimate matter in nature.”
“The actor's performance was so inanimate that the wooden chair seemed more expressive.”
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