1. The plural of inanimateness; the quality or state of being inanimate (lacking life or consciousness).
Usage: Abstract noun; rarely used in everyday speech; More commonly encountered in philosophical or technical writing

Examples

• The inanimatenesses of rocks and minerals contrast sharply with the vitality of living organisms.
• Philosophers debate the inanimatenesses of matter versus the consciousness of sentient beings.
• The artist explored the inanimatenesses of everyday objects in her still-life paintings.
• Despite their inanimatenesses, statues can evoke powerful emotional responses.
• The study examined the inanimatenesses of various non-living systems in nature.