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inanimate

in·an·i·mate

inanimate

 
 
pronunciation:
In ae n miht
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless.
She claims she has no skill at painting people or animals and prefers to paint inanimate objects.
antonyms:
alive, animate, live, living
similar words:
inert, lifeless
definition 2: lacking in energy or spirit; dull.
antonyms:
live
similar words:
inert, lethargic, lifeless
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derivations: inanimately (adv.), inanimateness (n.)
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