non-living thing
noun phrase
Pronunciation: nɒnˈlɪvɪŋ θɪŋ
Definition
An entity that does not possess the biological characteristics of life, such as metabolism, growth, or the ability to reproduce.
Examples
In our science project, we had to categorize items into groups of living and non-living things.
A plastic toy is a non-living thing because it lacks cells and cannot perform biological functions.
Students learned that water, while essential for life, is technically classified as a non-living thing.
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