EXANIMATE


Meaning of EXANIMATE in English

I. (ˈ)eg|z, (ˈ)ek|s+_- adjective

Etymology: Latin exanimatus, past participle of exanimare to deprive of life or courage, terrify, from ex- ex- (I) + anima breath, soul — more at animate

1. : lacking in animation : spiritless

2. : lifeless , dead ; also : appearing lifeless

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin exanimatus, past participle

obsolete : to deprive of life or of animation

• exanimation noun -s obsolete

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