inert
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adjective
1.
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active ): inert matter.
2.
Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
3.
Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
4.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
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inert (ɪnˈɜːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion |
| 2. | inactive, lazy, or sluggish |
| 3. | having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive |
| [C17: from Latin iners unskilled, from | |
| in'ertly | |
| —adv | |
| in'ertness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
inert
1647, from Fr. inerte (16c.), from L. inertem (nom. iners) "unskilled, inactive," from in- "without" + ars (gen. artis) "skill" (see art (n.)).
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Medical Dictionary
inert in·ert (ĭn-ûrt')
adj.
Sluggish in action or motion; lethargic.
Not readily reactive with other chemical elements; forming few or no chemical compounds.
Having no pharmacologic or therapeutic action.
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Science Dictionary
| inert (ĭn-ûrt') Pronunciation Key
Not chemically reactive. |
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Example sentences
For that, wheeler-dealing and inert government are unlikely to be enough.
Sasha never took anything from stores-their cold, inert goods didn't tempt her.
Your examples also all involved large inert targets, such as hydroelectric dams and whole cities.
Revelation lifted its head but otherwise remained as inert as a lump of clay.
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