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- Dictionaryinert/ɪˈnəːt/
adjective
- 1. lacking the ability or strength to move: "she lay inert in her bed" Similar Opposite
- 2. chemically inactive. Similar
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The meaning of INERT is lacking the power to move. How to use inert in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inert.
INERT definition: 1. not moving or not able to move: 2. not energetic or interesting: 3. Inert substances do not…. Learn more.
Inert definition: having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active). See examples of INERT used in a sentence.
Definition of inert adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that's unable to move or moving without much energy can be described as inert. Wind up in a body cast and you’ll find yourself not only itchy, but totally inert. When motion is restricted or sluggish, or when something or someone appears lifeless, the adjective to use is inert.
1. having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active ): inert matter. 2. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere. 3. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
1. adjective. Someone or something that is inert does not move at all. He covered the inert body with a blanket. Synonyms: inactive, still, motionless, dead More Synonyms of inert. 2. adjective. If you describe something as inert, you are criticizing it because it is not very lively or interesting. [disapproval]
INERT definition: 1. Inert substances do not produce a chemical reaction when another substance is added: 2. not…. Learn more.
ĭn-ûrt. Incapable of moving or acting. Having inertia; without power to move, act, or resist. Tending to be physically or mentally inactive; dull; slow. Sluggish in action or motion; lethargic. Having or exhibiting little or no activity, esp. chemical activity. Inert matter in a fertilizer, an inert gas.
: moving or acting very slowly. chemistry : not able to affect other chemicals when in contact with them : not chemically reactive. Full Definition of INERT. 1. : lacking the power to move. 2. : very slow to move or act : sluggish. 3. : deficient in active properties; especially: lacking a usual or anticipated chemical or biological action.
