First Known Use: 15th century
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inanimate
adjective in·an·i·mate \(ˌ)i-ˈna-nə-mət\
: not living : not capable of life
Full Definition of INANIMATE
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: not animate: a : not endowed with life or spirit <an inanimate object> b : lacking consciousness or power of motion <an inanimate body>
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Origin of INANIMATE
Middle English, from Late Latin inanimatus, from Latin in- + animatus, past participle of animare to animate
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INANIMATE Defined for Kids
inanimate
adjective in·an·i·mate \i-ˈna-nə-mət\
Definition of INANIMATE for Kids
: not living <Stones are inanimate objects.>
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inanimate
adjective in·an·i·mate \(ˈ)in-ˈan-ə-mət\
Medical Definition of INANIMATE
: not animate: a : not endowed with life or spirit b : lacking consciousness or power of motion
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