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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesinanimato
Pronunciation / Transliteration: inanimato
"Gli oggetti inanimati nella stanza erano coperti di polvere."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not alive; lacking the qualities associated with living organisms.
"The inanimate objects in the room were covered in dust." - 2
Referring to something that does not exhibit life or movement.
"The artist used inanimate materials to create a stunning sculpture."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'inanimate' originates from the Latin word 'inanimatus', which means 'not alive'. It evolved through Middle French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift in understanding the distinction between living and non-living entities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inanimate" is said worldwide
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inanimé
Transliteration: inanimé
"Les objets inanimés dans la pièce étaient recouverts de poussière."
lebenslos
Transliteration: lebenslos
"Die lebenslosen Objekte im Raum waren staubig."
inanimato
Transliteration: inanimato
"Gli oggetti inanimati nella stanza erano coperti di polvere."
inanimado
Transliteration: inanimado
"Los objetos inanimados en la habitación estaban cubiertos de polvo."
inanimado
Transliteration: inanimado
"Os objetos inanimados na sala estavam cobertos de poeira."
निर्जीव
Transliteration: nirjeev
"कमरे में निर्जीव वस्तुएं धूल से ढकी हुई थीं।"
无生命的
Transliteration: wú shēngmìng de
"房间里的无生命的物体上覆盖着灰尘。"
무생물의
Transliteration: musengmul-ui
"방 안의 무생물들은 먼지로 덮여 있었다."
無生物の
Transliteration: buseibutsu no
"部屋の無生物はほこりに覆われていた。"
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