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- [in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/
Definitions of inertly word
- adjective inertly having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter. 1
- adjective inertly Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere. 1
- adjective inertly Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill. 1
- adjective inertly inactive or sluggish by habit or nature. 1
- noun inertly In an inert manner. 1
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Origin of inertly
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin inert- (stem of iners) unskillful, equivalent to in- in-3 + -ert-, combining form of art- (stem of ars) skill; see art1
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Parts of speech for Inertly
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inertly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inertly
adverb inertly
- catatonically — in a catatonic or exceedingly rigid manner
- rigidly — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- hyperresponsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- impassively — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- introspectively — characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.
Antonyms for inertly
adverb inertly
- animatedly — full of life, action, or spirit; lively; vigorous: an animated debate on the death penalty.
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
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