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Inertia Definition & Meaning

inertia
noun
  1. a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
  2. (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

"Inertia" in song lyrics

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  • "Yo, I must initiate, lyrical inertia"
    Akrobatik — SayYesSayWord
  • "And vice versa, creating aural inertia"
    Emanon f/ Aloe Blacc — The Words
  • "Sunday school BTU was a must plus I'm inertia"
    Extra Prolific — Second Sermon

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Frequently asked questions

What does inertia mean?
a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work" (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
What part of speech is inertia?
Inertia is a noun.
How many definitions does inertia have?
Inertia has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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