CEFR B1

nonliving

adjective

Meaning

Not having life; not characterized by the processes of growth, reproduction, or metabolism.

Examples

The scientist carefully distinguished between living organisms and nonliving matter in the experiment.
A computer is a complex machine, but it is fundamentally a nonliving object.

Synonyms: inanimate, lifeless, abiotic, inert

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nonliving (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌnɒnˈlɪvɪŋ/

Definition

Not having life; not characterized by the processes of growth, reproduction, or metabolism.

Examples

The scientist carefully distinguished between living organisms and nonliving matter in the experiment.
A computer is a complex machine, but it is fundamentally a nonliving object.
Children often learn about the difference between living and nonliving things in elementary science class.

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