Inanimately: meaning, definitions and examples
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inanimately
[ ɪnˈænɪmɪtli ]
absence of motion
Inanimately refers to doing something in a manner that lacks life or movement. It describes an action performed without energy or vitality.
Synonyms
apathetically, lifelessly, motionlessly.
Examples of usage
- The statue stood inanimately in the park.
- She listened inanimately, showing no interest in the conversation.
- The old toy sat inanimately on the shelf.
- The students stared inanimately at the board.
Translations
Translations of the word "inanimately" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inanimadamente
🇮🇳 अजीवित रूप से
🇩🇪 inanimiert
🇮🇩 secara tidak bernyawa
🇺🇦 неживо
🇵🇱 nieożywiony
🇯🇵 無生物的に
🇫🇷 de manière inanimée
🇪🇸 inanimadamente
🇹🇷 cansız bir şekilde
🇰🇷 무생물적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل غير حي
🇨🇿 neživě
🇸🇰 neživo
🇨🇳 无生物地
🇸🇮 neživahno
🇮🇸 ólifandi
🇰🇿 тіршіліксіз
🇬🇪 არა ცოცხალი
🇦🇿 hərəkətsiz şəkildə
🇲🇽 inanimadamente
Etymology
The word 'inanimately' is derived from the root word 'inanimate', which has its origins in the Latin word 'inanimatus', meaning 'not animated' or 'not alive'. The prefix 'in-' signifies negation, while 'animatus' comes from 'anima', meaning 'soul' or 'spirit'. The term evolved through Middle English, where it maintained its association with absence of life or vitality. Over time, 'inanimately' emerged as the adverbial form, illustrating actions devoid of energetic or lively characteristics. Its usage in the English language can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it began appearing in literary contexts to describe objects or entities that exhibit no motion or spirit.