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Onery vs Inert - What's the difference?

onery | inert |

As adjectives the difference between onery and inert

is that onery is (us|particularly|southern us) while inert is unable to move or act; inanimate.

As a noun inert is

(chemistry) a substance that does not react chemically.

onery

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (US, particularly, Southern US)

    • Usage notes

    The absence of the initial "r" in ornery is said to be chiefly in Southern US pronunciation. Usage of onery might therefore be supposed to correspond to Southern US usage of ornery.

    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

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