inert
[ in-urt, ih-nurt ]
/ ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt /
adjective
having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
Chemistry.
having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere.
Pharmacology.
having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill.
inactive or sluggish by habit or nature.
Origin of inert
SYNONYMS FOR inert
4 See
inactive.
OTHER WORDS FROM inert
Words nearby inert
inerrable,
inerrancy,
inerrant,
inerrantism,
inerratic,
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inert gas,
inertance,
inertia,
inertia force,
inertia selling
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British Dictionary definitions for inertness
inert
/ (ɪnˈɜːt) /
adjective
having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion
inactive, lazy, or sluggish
having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive
Derived forms of inert
inertly, adverb inertness, nounWord Origin for inert
C17: from Latin
iners unskilled, from
in-
1 +
ars skill; see
art
1
Medical definitions for inertness
inert
[ ĭn-ûrt′ ]
adj.
Sluggish in action or motion; lethargic.
Not readily reactive with other chemical elements; forming few or no chemical compounds.
Having no pharmacologic or therapeutic action.
Scientific definitions for inertness
inert
[ ĭn-ûrt′ ]
Not chemically reactive.