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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

inanimate

/ɪnˈænɪmeɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does inanimate mean?

adjective

Not having the power of movement or sensation; lacking life or consciousness. A thing that is inanimate is not alive.

Example

"The inanimate objects in the room were a vase, a book, and a chair."

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