uninert
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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