adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )i- ' na-n ə -m ə t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin inanimatus, from Latin in- + animatus, past participle of animare to animate
Date: 15th century
1 : not animate: a : not endowed with life or spirit <an inanimate object> b : lacking consciousness or power of motion <an inanimate body>
2 : not animated or lively : DULL
– in · an · i · mate · ly adverb
– in · an · i · mate · ness noun