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