Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert.
Indisposed to move or act; very slow to act; sluggish; dull; inactive; indolent; lifeless. The inert and desponding party of the court. Macaulay. It present becomes extravagant, then imbecile, and at length utterly inert. I. Taylor.
Not having or manifesting active properties; not affecting other substances when brought in contact with them; powerless for an expected or desired effect.
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