in·ert 
/ɪˈnɚt/ adjective
/ɪˈnɚt/ adjective 1 : unable to move
▪ an inert and lifeless body 2 [more inert; most inert] : moving or acting very slowly
▪ How does he propose to stimulate the inert economy and create jobs? ▪ a politically inert government 3 chemistry : not able to affect other chemicals when in contact with them : not chemically reactive
▪ an inert gas ▪ inert ingredients
▪ an inert and lifeless body
▪ How does he propose to stimulate the inert economy and create jobs? ▪ a politically inert government
▪ an inert gas ▪ inert ingredients
— in·ert·ly adverb
▪ He sat inertly in front of the television.
▪ He sat inertly in front of the television.
— in·ert·ness noun [noncount]
▪ chemical inertness
▪ chemical inertness
