Inert

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɜrt/

Definitions of inert

adjective inactive or sluggish by habit or nature

Example Sentences

A1 The rock was inert and did not move.

A2 The machine remained inert until it was turned on.

B1 The chemicals in the solution were inert and did not react.

B2 The inert gas was used to create a stable environment for the experiment.

C1 The inert atmosphere of the room made it difficult to breathe.

C2 The inert nature of the material made it ideal for use in sensitive applications.

Examples of inert in a Sentence

formal The chemical compound is inert and does not react with other substances.

informal The old computer sitting in the corner is completely inert.

slang I feel so inert today, I just want to lay in bed and do nothing.

figurative His emotions seemed inert, as if he had shut himself off from feeling anything.

Grammatical Forms of inert

• past tense: inerted
• plural: inerts
• comparative: more inert
• superlative: most inert
• present tense: inerts
• future tense: will be inert
• perfect tense: have been inert
• continuous tense: is being inert
• singular: inert
• positive degree: inert
• infinitive: to inert
• gerund: inerting
• participle: inerted

Origin and Evolution of inert

First Known Use: 1646 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inert' originated from the Latin word 'iners' which means 'unskilled' or 'idle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'inert' has evolved to refer to objects or substances that have little or no ability to react or move.