nonliving

[non-liv-ing]

nonliving Definition

• 1. not having life or being alive
• 2. not capable of life or growth

Using nonliving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonliving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The nonliving objects in the room include the furniture and the decorations.

• Example

  Rocks and minerals are nonliving things.

• Example

  The nonliving environment can still have an impact on living organisms.

• Example

  The study of nonliving matter is called physics.

nonliving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nonliving

• inanimate
• lifeless
• inorganic
• dead

Antonyms for nonliving

• living
• alive
• animated
• organic

Phrases with nonliving

• nonliving matter

  matter that does not have life or is not alive

  Example

  The study of nonliving matter is called physics.

• nonliving environment

  the physical surroundings that do not have life or are not alive

  Example

  The nonliving environment can still have an impact on living organisms.

• nonliving organism

  an organism that is not alive or capable of life

  Example

  Rocks and minerals are nonliving things.

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Summary: nonliving in Brief

'Nonliving' [non-liv-ing] refers to things that do not have life or are not alive, such as rocks, furniture, and decorations. It can also refer to the study of nonliving matter in physics. The nonliving environment can still affect living organisms.