v. t. [ Pref. in- in (or intensively) + animate. ] To animate. [ Obs. ] Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. inanimatus; pref. in- not + animatus animate. ] Not animate; destitute of life or spirit; lifeless; dead; inactive; dull;
Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves. Byron.
a. Destitute of life; lacking animation; unanimated. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being inanimate. [ 1913 Webster ]
The deadness and inanimateness of the subject. W. Montagu. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See 2d Inanimate. ] Lack of animation; lifeless; dullness. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See 1st Inanimate. ] Infusion of life or vigor; animation; inspiration. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The inanimation of Christ living and breathing within us. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]