EXANIMATE


Meaning of EXANIMATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: eg- ' za-n ə -m ə t

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin exanimatus, past participle of exanimare to deprive of life or spirit, from ex- + anima breath, soul ― more at ANIMATE

Date: circa 1534

1 : lacking animation : SPIRITLESS

2 : being or appearing lifeless

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