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inertia

/ inertia /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
Type of:
mechanical phenomenon
Kinds of:
moment of inertia
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 2
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
"he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
Opposites:
activeness activity
Type of:
trait
Kinds of:
languor lethargy sluggishness phlegm restfulness
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
10
Times Searched
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mechanical phenomenon moment of inertia trait languor lethargy sluggishness phlegm restfulness activeness activity