word
Inanimate
Ih-NA-nuh-muht
/ˌɪˈnænʌmʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
inanimate
Dictionary meaning
Appearing dead.
Examples
- The inorganic world is inanimate.
- The word `car' is inanimate.
Synonyms: breathless
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