What does INERT mean?

Definition of Inert

Inert is an adjective that describes something that lacks the ability to move or act. It can also describe something that is slow to move or respond.

Pronunciations of Inert

• US: /ɪˈnɜrt/
• UK: /ɪˈnɜːt/

Origin and Usage of Inert

The word inert comes from the Latin word "iners," which means "without skill or art." It was first used in English in the 1640s to describe something that was unable to move or act.

Synonyms of Inert

• lifeless
• motionless
• immobile
• inactive
• sluggish

Related Words of Inert

• enter
• inter
• niter
• nitre
• trine

Example Sentences of Inert

• The rock was completely inert and did not move no matter how hard he pushed it.
• The companys marketing campaign was inert and did not generate any new sales.
• The patients arm was inert after the accident, and he could not move it.