inertia | ||
1. | [ noun ] a disposition to remain inactive or inert | |
Synonyms: | inactivity inactiveness | |
Examples: | "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work" |
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Related terms: | activeness trait passivity indolence restfulness languor | |
2. | [ noun ] (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force | |
Related terms: | mechanical_phenomenon moment_of_inertia physics | |
Similar spelling: |
inertial inert inert_gas inroad inordinate inheriting inherit inertness in_return |