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Inert vs Extant - What's the difference?

inert | extant |

As adjectives the difference between inert and extant

is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while extant is still in existence.

As a noun inert

is (chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

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.

    • Anagrams

    * * * * * ----

    extant

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Still in existence.
  • * 1661 , , The Life of the most learned, reverend and pious Dr. H. Hammond
    • During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant
  • Currently existing; not having disappeared.
  • Still alive; not extinct.

    • Antonyms

    * (still alive) extinct