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inanimate definition
in·ani·mate (in an′ə mit)
adjective
- not animate; not endowed with (animal) life
- not animated; dull; spiritless
Etymology: LL inanimatus
Related Forms:
- inanimately in·an′i·mately adverb
- inanimateness in·an′i·mate·ness noun or inanimation in·an′i·ma′·tion
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