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Inert vs Masked - What's the difference?

inert | masked |

As adjectives the difference between inert and masked

is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while masked is wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.

As a noun inert

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

As a verb masked is

(mask).

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

    * * * * * ----

    masked

    English

    Alternative forms

    * masqued (archaic)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (mask)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Wearing a mask or masks; characterized by masks; concealed; hidden.
  • (botany) personate
  • (zoology) Having the anterior part of the head differing decidedly in color from the rest of the plumage; -- said of birds.

    • Derived terms

    * masked ball * masked battery * masked crab * masked pig