Inanimate
(adjective)
- Not having life or consciousness.
- Not capable of movement or action.
- Not animated or full of life.
Origin:
From in- 'not' + animate.
Examples:
- The inanimate objects in the room were not responding to my commands.
- The inanimate rock was unable to move or act on its own.
- The inanimate puppet was controlled by a skilled puppeteer.
- The inanimate scenery was beautiful but lacked life.
- The inanimate statue was a work of art.