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inert
01
not moving or active
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most inert
Comparative
more inert
gradable
Examples
The inert rock lay undisturbed at the bottom of the river.
02
not participating in chemical reactions under normal conditions
Examples
Helium is an inert gas.
03
lacking power or enthusiasm, resulting in slow movement or response
Examples
The lazy afternoon made the town feel inert, as if time itself had slowed down.
Lexical Tree
inertial
inertness
inert
