inanimate
IPA: ɪnˈænʌmʌt
noun
- (rare) Something that is not alive.
verb
- (obsolete) To animate.
adjective
- Lacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
- Not being, and never having been alive, especially not like humans and animals.
- (grammar) Not animate.
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Examples of "inanimate" in Sentences
- The cube is an inanimate object.
- The laptop is an inanimate object.
- The usage of these is restricted to inanimate objects.
- He appeared in dreams in the form of inanimate objects.
- The aura of all animate and inanimate objects becomes visible.
- It is the touch of enchantment that gives life to inanimate pieces.
- The phenomenon of talking to inanimate objects is surprisingly common.
- The fame of the dance rests on Astaire's ability to animate the inanimate.
- In many of his philosophical songs, he adopted the role of inanimate objects.
- The expedition saw the artifacts as inanimate objects from a deserted village.
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