Inert vs Frigid - What's the difference?
inert | frigid | Related terms |
Unable to move or act; inanimate.
Sluggish or lethargic.
In chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds.
Having no therapeutic action.
Very cold; lacking warmth; icy.
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Chilly in manner; lacking affection or zeal; impassive.
(colloquial) Sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman.
Inert is a related term of frigid.
As adjectives the difference between inert and frigid
is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while frigid is very cold; lacking warmth; icy.As a noun inert
is (chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.inert
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(en adjective)Derived terms
* inert gas * inertlySee also
* inertiaAnagrams
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Adjective
(en adjective)citation, passage=Reindeer are well suited to the taiga’s frigid winters. They can maintain a thermogradient between body core and the environment of up to 100 degrees, in part because of insulation provided by their fur, and in part because of counter-current vascular heat exchange systems in their legs and nasal passages.}}
