Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Inanimation · In·an·i·ma·tion · IPA n. n. 01 n. Lack of animation; lifeless; dullness. 1. Lack of animation; lifeless; dullness. 02 n. Infusion of life or vigor; animation; inspiration. 1. Infusion of life or vigor; animation; inspiration.[Obs.] “The inanimation of Christ living and breathing within us.” — Bp. Hall.