Nonliving (adjective)

Not alive; not possessing life.

Origin:

From non- + living.

Examples:

1. The nonliving things in the room include tables, chairs and books.
2. Nonliving organisms such as rocks and minerals have no ability to grow or respond to the environment.
3. The study of nonliving things is called physical science.
4. Nonliving things like water and air are essential for living organisms.
5. The nonliving part of the ecosystem includes abiotic factors such as soil, water and climate.