Meaning of inertia in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪˈnərʃə/

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1. Noun

   inertia

   Etymology

   early 18th century (in inertia (sense 2)): from Latin, from iners, inert- (see inert)

   Definitions

   1. a disposition to remain inactive or inert

   Examples

   • « he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work »

   Antonyms

   • activeness
   • activity
2. 2. (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force