inert

CEFRB2

/ɪnˈɜːt/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not moving or reacting, and unable to act quickly.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

Examples

  • It doesn't make any difference, guys. The balls are inert.

  • Nitrous oxide is inert at room temperature.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Sluggish or lethargic.

  2. Unable to move or act; inanimate.

  3. Having no therapeutic action.

Synonyms

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The chemical was completely blank, so it did not react with anything.

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Origin

adjective

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).