Inert
(adjective)
- Not able to move or act.
- Not showing emotion or reaction.
- Not active or not capable of exerting force or energy.
Origin:
From latin iners, from in- ("not") + ers, ars ("activ.e")
Examples:
- The gas was inert and not reactive.
- He was inert and unresponsive to stimuli.
- The substance was inert and did not react with other chemicals.
- The patient was inert and didn't respond to the treatment.
- The machine was inert and needed repair.