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Definition of unliving
unliving
/ʌnˈlɪv.ɪŋ/
un · liv · ing
unliving Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Devoid of biological life; inanimate or dead.
Example
"The rover analyzed the unliving rocks and dust of the Martian surface for any trace of organic compounds."
2
In fantasy and horror fiction, no longer alive yet animated by supernatural forces; undead.
Example
"In the gothic novel, an army of unliving specters rose from the ancient crypts at midnight."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unliving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unliving