inanimate — not having life; not alive or living
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having life; not alive or living
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnænɪmət/
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
The inanimate stone statue stood silent while pigeons landed all over it.
First animate, then eliminate - nothing stays inanimate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inanimatus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'animatus' (living, having soul), derived from 'anima' meaning soul or life.
Breakdown
in- (not) + animate (living, having life) = inanimate (not having 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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