Main Entry:

in·an·i·mate

Pronunciation:

\(ˌ)i-ˈna-nə-mət\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Late Latin inanimatus, from Latin in- + animatus, past participle of animare to animate

Date:

15th century

1: not animate: a: not endowed with life or spirit <an inanimate object> b: lacking consciousness or power of motion <an inanimate body> 2: not animated or lively : dull

— in·an·i·mate·ly adverb

— in·an·i·mate·ness noun