The Collaborative International Dictionary
Inanimation \In*an`i*ma"tion\, n. [See 2d Inanimate.] Lack of animation; lifeless; dullness.
Inanimation \In*an`i*ma"tion\, n. [See 1st Inanimate.] Infusion of life or vigor; animation; inspiration. [Obs.]
The inanimation of Christ living and breathing within
us.
--Bp. Hall.
Wiktionary
n. 1 Want of animation; lifeless; dullness. 2 Infusion of life or vigor; animation; inspiration.
Usage examples of "inanimation".
The horror of that inanimation gripped them so awfully that they scarcely knew of the danger of more darts, were unaware of everything but that giant bronze figure limp on the floor, in fact.
That sounded like living death to him, suspended inanimation, strictly loser’s territory.
Despite its fleshless inanimation, Dan felt a shiver of apprehension as he beheld the piece of bone.