animate

Definition

That lives.

Etymology

From Middle English animat(e), from Latin animātus, perfect passive participle of animō (“to fill with breath, quicken, encourage, animate”) (see -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from anima (“soul, spirit, breath”); see anima. The verb derives from the adjective, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Example Sentences

• "She is an engaging and animate speaker."
• "Nouns can be singular or plural, and one of two genders, animate or inanimate."