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non-living
[/nɑːn ˈlɪvɪŋ/]
adjective
inanimado
1.
not alive; lacking life or the characteristics of life; inanimate
Rocks and minerals are non-living objects.
Rochas e minerais são objetos inanimados.
2.
pertaining to things that do not have biological functions or consciousness
The study of non-living matter is called chemistry.
O estudo da matéria inanimada é chamado de química.
Synonyms
inanimate
lifeless
dead
non-sentient
Antonyms
living
animate
alive
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inanimado
standard usage
Portugal
inanimado
standard usage
General
sem vida
alternative phrase meaning 'without life'
Related Idioms & Phrases
the non-living world
non-living things
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