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Inert vs Senseless - What's the difference?

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Inert is a synonym of senseless.


As adjectives the difference between inert and senseless

is that inert is unable to move or act; inanimate while senseless is bereft of feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation; unconscious; insensible.

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

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    senseless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Bereft of feeling or consciousness; deprived of sensation; unconscious; insensible.
  • The blow to his head rendered him senseless , he didn't awaken until he was in the ambulance.
  • Lacking meaning or purpose; without common sense; pointless; meaningless.
  • What a senseless waste of money.
  • Without consideration, awareness or sound judgement; unreasonable; unwise; stupid.
  • He took senseless risks, not even aware of the danger he was in.

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