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Acquiescent vs Inert - What's the difference?

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Acquiescent is a related term of inert.


As adjectives the difference between acquiescent and inert

is that acquiescent is willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert is

(chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

acquiescent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance
  • resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy.

    • See also

    * quiescent

    References

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    inert

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unable to move or act; inanimate.
  • Sluggish or lethargic.
  • In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
  • Having no therapeutic action.

    • Derived terms

    * inert gas * inertly

    See also

    * inertia

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A substance that does not react chemically.

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