(non-liv-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. Not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and plants.

Example Sentence

Rocks and water are examples of non-living things in an ecosystem.

More Example Sentences

The non-living parts of the environment include air, water, and minerals.

Synonyms

inanimate; lifeless; inert

Antonyms

living; animate; alive

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