transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈnərt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin inert-, iners unskilled, idle, from in- + art-, ars skill — more at arm
Date: 1647
1. : lacking the power to move
2. : very slow to move or act : sluggish
3. : deficient in active properties ; especially : lacking a usual or anticipated chemical or biological action
Synonyms: see inactive
• inert noun
• in·ert·ly adverb
• in·ert·ness noun