Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inertially

Adverb

/ɪˈnɜrʃəli/

Definition

In a manner that relates to or is caused by inertia.

Examples

The satellite moves inertially, maintaining its orbit due to the balance of forces.
Inertially, the object continued to slide across the surface until friction brought it to a stop.

Meaning

The term ‘inertially’ refers to something that is done or occurs as a result of inertia, which is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.