dictionary.ptinertadjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/iˈnɛɾtɨ/i·ner·tePortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Lacking the ability or strength to move; chemically inactive.Usage examples“The victim lay inert on the pavement.”“Helium is an inert gas that does not react easily with other elements.”SynonymsmotionlessinactivepassiveAntonymsactivedynamicreactiveCommon combinationsinert gasinert materiallie inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move; chemically inactive.Usage examples“The victim lay inert on the pavement.”“Helium is an inert gas that does not react easily with other elements.”SynonymsmotionlessinactivepassiveAntonymsactivedynamicreactiveCommon combinationsinert gasinert materiallie inert