non-inert

non--in·ert

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/

Definitions of non-inert word

adjective non-inert having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter. 1
adjective non-inert Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere. 1
adjective non-inert Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill. 1
adjective non-inert inactive or sluggish by habit or nature. 1

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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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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".