Non-animate

//nɔnˈænɪmeɪ̯t// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking the quality or ability of motion; as an inanimate object.
  2. 2
    Not being, and never having been alive, especially not like humans and animals.

Synonyms

All synonyms
immobileinanimateinsensateinsentientlifelessmotionless

Etymology

From non- + animate.

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