| word | inanimate |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) Not alive; lifeless. (2) Not lively; dull. |
| eg_sentence | The sculptures of Rodin are so expressive that, although inanimate, they seem full of life and emotion. |
| explanation | The couch you sit on while you watch TV is an inanimate object, as is your footrest, your bag of snacks, and your remote control. Spend too much time on that couch and you risk becoming a couch potato. (A potato is an inanimate object.) |
| IPA | ˌɪˈnænəmət |
Tags: mwvb::unit:17, mwvb::unit:17:word, mwvb::word, mwvb::word-cloze, mwvb::word-reverse, obsidian_to_anki
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