Inertia in English dictionary

  • inertia

    Meanings and definitions of "Inertia"

    • (physics, uncountable or countable) The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.
    • (figuratively) In a person, unwillingness to take action.
    • The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.
    • noun
      (physics, uncountable or countable)
      The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      In a person, unwillingness to take action.
    • noun
      (medicine)
      Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the uterus, when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.
    • in physics
    • unwillingness to take action
    • noun
      a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
    • noun
      (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

    Synonyms of "Inertia" in English dictionary

    inactiveness, inactivity, mechanical phenomenon are the top synonyms of "Inertia" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "Inertia" in English dictionary

    activeness is the antonym of "Inertia" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Inertia

    • inertia ( countable and uncountable;  plural  inertias)
    • inertia (countable and uncountable, plural inertias or inertiae or inertiæ)
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