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British pronunciation
/ɪnˈænɪmət/

Definition & Meaning of "inanimate"

inanimate
01

(of nouns or pronouns) representing non-living objects, things, or entities

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In the sentence ' The flowers bloomed beautifully, ' ' flowers ' is an inanimate noun.
The distinction between animate and inanimate nouns plays a significant role in some languages' grammatical systems.
02

not endowed with life

03

appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse

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