inert

[ɪˈnəːt]

inert Definition

• 1. lacking the ability or strength to move; lacking vigor
• 2. chemically inactive

Using inert: Examples

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

• Example

  The patient was inert and unresponsive.

• Example

  The economy has been inert for months.

• Example

  The chemical compound is inert and does not react with other substances.

inert Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inert

• lifeless
• motionless
• still
• passive
• inactive

Antonyms for inert

• active
• dynamic
• energetic

Phrases with inert

• inert gas

  a gas that does not undergo chemical reactions under a set of given conditions

  Example

  Helium is an inert gas.

• inert ingredients

  substances in a product that do not have any therapeutic effect

  Example

  The medication contains both active and inert ingredients.

• inert matter

  matter that is not alive or active

  Example

  The soil is composed of both organic and inert matter.

Origins of inert

from Latin 'iners', meaning 'without skill or art'

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Summary: inert in Brief

The term 'inert' [ɪˈnəːt] refers to something that lacks the ability to move or vigor, or is chemically inactive. It can describe a patient who is unresponsive or an economy that is stagnant. 'Inert' also extends into phrases like 'inert gas' and 'inert ingredients,' which denote substances that do not react or have therapeutic effects.