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inanimate

Main Entry:: in·an·i·mate
Pronunciation:: \(ˌ)i-ˈna-nə-mət\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Late Latin inanimatus, from Latin in- + animatus, past participle of animare to animate
Date:: 15th century

1: not animate: a: not endowed with life or spirit <an inanimate object> b: lacking consciousness or power of motion <an inanimate body> 2: not animated or lively : dull

— in·an·i·mate·ly adverb

— in·an·i·mate·ness noun

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