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inert

[ɪˈnəːt]

inert Definition

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

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.

  • 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.