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무생물

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noun★Intermediate— inanimate object
general

An inanimate object or thing that is not alive.

나무는 무생물이지만, 동물은 생물이에요.

Trees are inanimate, but animals are living things.

💡

Contrasts with '생물' (living thing).

Collocations

무생물과 생물inanimate and living things무생물에 대한 연구study of inanimate objects

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

무생물과 생물phrase
inanimate and living things

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Often used in contrast to '생물' (living things) in scientific or philosophical discussions.

⚡Gold Rule

Contrast with '생물'

Always use '무생물' to refer to non-living things, while '생물' refers to living organisms.

📖Word Origin

From 무 (not) + 생물 (living thing).

📝Usage Notes

Used in scientific, philosophical, or general contexts to describe non-living entities.

Word Breakdown

무
not
prefix
+
생물
living thing
root
한영사전

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