nonlives
/nɑnˈlaɪvz/
noun
- Things that are not alive; objects or entities that do not have life, such as rocks, machines, or artificial materials.
- The museum exhibit contrasted living organisms with nonlives like fossils and minerals.
- The robot was classified as one of the nonlives in the biology lesson.
- In science class, we sorted items into two groups: living things and nonlives.
- In fiction or philosophy, beings or entities that exist without biological life, such as ghosts, spirits, or artificial intelligences.
- The fantasy novel explored the world of nonlives, including ghosts and animated statues.
- Some philosophers debate whether advanced AI should be considered nonlives or a new form of life.
- In the game, players could interact with both living creatures and nonlives like enchanted armor.