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inert

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnəːt/

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Definition of inert

adjective

  • 1lacking the ability or strength to move:she lay inert in her bed
  • lacking vigour:an inert political system
  • 2chemically inactive.

Derivatives

inertly

adverb

inertness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin iners, inert- 'unskilled, inactive', from in- (expressing negation) + ars, art- 'skill, art'

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