👉 In linguistics and philosophy, an "exanimate" is a verb that means to be alive or active. It can also refer to something that has a life force, energy, or vitality. For example, in the context of biology, it could refer to a living organism, such as a plant or animal, that is experiencing growth, reproduction, and/or metabolism. In philosophy, an exanimate object could be an idea, concept, or principle that can exist independently from its original source,