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in·ert
I. \(ˈ)i|nər]t, əˈn-, -nə̄], -nəi], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin inert-, iners unskilled, idle, motionless, from in- in- (I) + art-, ars skill, art — more at arm
1. : not having the power to move itself
< the Newtonian world which was composed of units, or atoms, that were material, inert, and all alike — S.F.Mason >
< inert ammunition >
2. : not having or manifesting active properties : not affecting other substances when in contact with them : chemically unreactive : powerless for an expected or desired biological effect
< inert drug >
: neutral
3. : very slow to move or act : lifeless, sluggish, indolent
< inert bureaucrats >
< inert contemplation of television programs >
< politically inert citizenry >
4. of a paint pigment : possessing little or no hiding power when ground in oil
Synonyms: see inactive
II. noun
(-s)
: an inert person, constituent, or material: as
a. : a noncombustible gas (as nitrogen or carbon dioxide) present in a gaseous fuel
b. : extender 1a (1) |