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inertia

/ˌɪnˈɝʃə/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

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

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