Inanimate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnænɪˌmeɪt/

Definitions of inanimate

adjective describing an object that is not alive or does not possess consciousness

Example Sentences

A1 The rock is an inanimate object.

A2 The robot was programmed to interact with inanimate objects.

B1 The artist painted a still life of various inanimate objects.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments on inanimate materials.

C1 The philosopher pondered the nature of consciousness in relation to inanimate matter.

C2 The researcher studied the behavior of inanimate objects under extreme conditions.

Examples of inanimate in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted experiments on various inanimate objects to test their durability.

informal My sister talks to her inanimate stuffed animals as if they were real.

slang I can't believe you're so attached to that inanimate object, it's just a piece of junk.

figurative The city at night seemed inanimate, devoid of any signs of life.

Grammatical Forms of inanimate

• past tense: animated
• plural: inanimates
• comparative: more inanimate
• superlative: most inanimate
• present tense: animates
• future tense: will animate
• perfect tense: has animated
• continuous tense: is animating
• singular: inanimate
• positive degree: animate
• infinitive: to animate
• gerund: animating
• participle: animated

Origin and Evolution of inanimate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inanimate' originated from the Latin word 'inanimatus', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'animatus' meaning 'animated or alive'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inanimate' has retained its original meaning of 'not alive or lacking life'. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe objects, things, or entities that lack consciousness or vitality.