Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inertia
noun
/ɪˈnɜːrʃə/
Definition
Inertia is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in its state of motion.
Examples
- An object at rest will stay at rest due to inertia.
- When the car suddenly stopped, I felt the inertia pushing me forward.
- The inertia of the planet allows it to maintain its orbit around the sun.
Meaning
Inertia refers to the tendency of an object to remain at rest or to move in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force.
Synonyms
- Resistance
- Immobility
- Inactivity
- Stagnation
