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Inert

//ɪnˈɝt// adj, noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Unable to move or act; inanimate.

    ""As for the other forms of magic, previous systems of magic are now accessible if one knows how to do so, though no human alive should know how. This does mean some magical objects and wands rendered inert by previous changes will work again.""

  2. 2
    Sluggish or lethargic.
  3. 3
    Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  4. 4
    Having no therapeutic action.
Adjective
  1. 1
    slow and apathetic wordnet
  2. 2
    unable to move or resist motion wordnet
  3. 3
    having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that does not react chemically.
Verb
  1. 1
    To fill with an inert gas to reduce the risk of explosion.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

Etymology 2

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

Etymology 3

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).

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