INERT


Meaning of INERT in English

■ adjective

1》 lacking the ability or strength to move.

↘lacking vigour.

2》 chemically inactive.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C17: from L. iners , ~- 'unskilled, inactive', from in- + ars , art- 'skill, art'.

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