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inerte — meaning in English

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English meaning

inert adjective Not moving or acting; lifeless or motionless.
sluggish adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.

Senses

inerte is used for these senses in English:

inert Unable to move or act; inanimate.
sluggish Having no power to move oneself or itself; inert.

inert — full definition

adjective Not moving or acting; lifeless or motionless.
adjective In chemistry, not reacting readily with other substances.

sluggish — full definition

adjective Slow-moving, lacking energy or alertness.
adjective Showing little activity or growth, especially in an economy or market.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

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