nonliving thing
Definitions
An object or entity that does not possess the characteristics of life, such as metabolism, reproduction, or growth.
Any material or substance that is not and has never been part of a biological organism.
Examples
A rock is a classic example of a nonliving thing found in nature.
Students were asked to categorize each item on the table as either a living organism or a nonliving thing.
Synonyms
inanimate object lifeless entity abiotic matter inorganic substance