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Inert vs Noneffective - What's the difference?

inert | noneffective |

As adjectives the difference between inert and noneffective

is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while noneffective is (comparable) not effective.

As nouns the difference between inert and noneffective

is that inert is (chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically while noneffective is a member of the military who is unable to assume active duty.

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

    * * * * * ----

    noneffective

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (comparable) Not effective.
    • The game strategy he pursued was noneffective , and he was beaten soundly.
  • (not comparable, military) Not able to assume active duty.
    • After his injury, he was declared noneffective and given a medical discharge.

    Synonyms

    * (not effective) impotent, ineffective, lacking, powerless

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of the military who is unable to assume active duty.