inert

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   slow and apathetic

   By the end of the week, I wanted nothing more than to sit inert on the sofa.

2. 2
   adj

   Unable to move or act; inanimate.

   "As for the other forms of magic, previous systems of magic are now accessible if one knows how to do so, though no human alive should know how. This does mean some magical objects and wands rendered inert by previous changes will work again."

3. 3
   adj

   unable to move or resist motion

4. 4
   adj

   having only a limited ability to react chemically

5. 5
   adj

   Sluggish or lethargic.

6. 6
   adj

   Not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.

7. 7
   adj

   Having no therapeutic action.

8. 8
   noun

   A substance that does not react chemically.

Etymology

From French inerte, from Latin iners (“inactive, inert”).