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Meaning of inert
The primary meaning of the word "inert" refers to something that is unable to move or act.
Etymology of inert
The word "inert" comes from the Latin "inertem", meaning inactive or idle, which is derived from "in-" (not) and "ars" (skill) or "ertem" (active), and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are inactive or lack the power to move.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Lacking the power to move or act
- * Unable to react chemically
- * Having no inherent power of action, or resistance to motion
Usage Examples
- The patient was inert on the hospital bed, unable to move due to the paralysis.
- * The inert gases in the atmosphere do not react with other elements.
- * The inert material used in the experiment did not affect the results.