inertia

in·er·tia  (-nûrsh)

n.

1. Physics The tendency of a body to resist acceleration; the tendency of a body at rest to remain at rest or of a body in straight line motion to stay in motion in a straight line unless acted on by an outside force.

2. Resistance or disinclination to motion, action, or change: the inertia of an entrenched bureaucracy.

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[Latin, idleness, from iners, inert-, inert; see inert.]

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in·ertial adj.

in·ertial·ly adv.

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inertia [ɪnˈɜːʃə -ʃɪə]

n

1. the state of being inert; disinclination to move or act

2. (Physics / General Physics) Physics

a.  the tendency of a body to preserve its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

b.  an analogous property of other physical quantities that resist change thermal inertia

inertial  adj

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inertia  (-nûrsh)

The resistance of a body to changes in its momentum. Because of inertia, a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion continues moving in a straight line and at a constant speed, unless a force is applied to it. Mass can be considered a measure of a body's inertia. See more at Newton's laws of motion, See also mass.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	inertia - a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work" inactiveness, inactivity trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature languor, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness, flatness - inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends" restfulness - the attribute of being restful; "he longed for the restfulness of home" passivity, passiveness - the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative indolence, laziness - inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
	2.	inertia - (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" moment of inertia - the tendency of a body to resist angular acceleration mechanical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects

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inertia

noun inactivity, apathy, lethargy, passivity, stillness, laziness, sloth, idleness, stupor, drowsiness, dullness, immobility, torpor, sluggishness, indolence, lassitude, languor, listlessness, deadness, unresponsiveness He resented her inertia and lack of self-direction.
energy, vitality, animation, vigour, action, activity, brio, liveliness

Translations

inertia [ɪˈnɜːʃə] N

1. [of person] → inercia f, apatía f

2. (Chem, Phys) → inercia f
see also moment 2

inertia [ɪnˈɜː^rʃə] n → inertie f
inertia-reel seat belt n → ceinture f de sécurité à enrouleur

inertia

n (lit, fig) → Trägheit f; inertia-reel seat belt → Automatikgurt m

inertia [ɪˈnɜːʃə] n → inerzia

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inertia [ɪˈnɜːʃə] n → inerzia