Inanimate things are things that don't have a life of their own. This means that they don't have a mind or a heart, and they can't feel or understand anything.
The inanimate objects in the room were all very dusty.
The inanimate object was very clumsy, and it almost knocked over the vase.
adjective
appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse
Synonyms:
adjective
not endowed with life
Synonyms:
adjective
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
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The cube is an inanimate object.
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The laptop is an inanimate object.
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The usage of these is restricted to inanimate objects.
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He appeared in dreams in the form of inanimate objects.
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The phenomenon of talking to inanimate objects is surprisingly common.
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The aura of all animate and inanimate objects becomes visible.
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The expedition saw the artifacts as inanimate objects from a deserted village.
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In many of his philosophical songs, he adopted the role of inanimate objects.
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It is the touch of enchantment that gives life to inanimate pieces.
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The fame of the dance rests on Astaire's ability to animate the inanimate.