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1 adjective
Unable to move or act.

2 adjective
Sluggish in action or motion; lethargic. See Synonyms at inactive.

3 adjective
Chemistry Not readily reactive with other elements; forming few or no chemical compounds.

4 adjective
Having no pharmacologic or therapeutic action.

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It means not having the chemical or biological ability to react with other substances or fire. In general terms it would mean something un-reactive. An example of something inert would be Argon gas, as it is unable to sustain a flame, and does not react with metal in a molten state, being capable of forming a protective envelope during an electrically induced welding process.

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It' s a bit ike "inept", meaning useless, however "inert", is only a trait in a person that peeeeeeeeeeeeees you off personally, I think....

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