non-living thing

noun phrase

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: inanimate object, abiotic factor

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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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