inertia - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'inertia' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Inertia

[ n.]

- That property of matter by which it tends when at rest to remain so, and when in motion to continue in motion, and in the same straight line or direction, unless acted on by some external force; -- sometimes called vis inertiae.
- Inertness; indisposition to motion, exertion, or action; want of energy; sluggishness.
- Want of activity; sluggishness; -- said especially of the uterus, when, in labor, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.

Meaning of 'inertia' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . inertia

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- a disposition to remain inactive or inert

Example in sentence:

he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work

Nearby Words:

inearth inebriant inebriate inebriated inebriating inebriation inebriety inebrious inedited inee

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Inertial navigation system
Inertial navigation system refers to a self-contained navigation system using inertial detectors, which automatically provides vehicle position, heading, and velocity.

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