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inertia

/ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

/ɪˈnɝː.ʃə/

Translations

inertianoun

inertias

The car's inertia kept it moving even after the engine was turned off.

Инерция автомобиля продолжала его движение даже после выключения двигателя.

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Synonyms

inertiaadjective

/ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

/ɪˈnɝː.ʃə/

Used attributively in compound terms such as "inertia switch" or "inertia reel".

Synonyms

inertianoun

The tendency of an object to resist any change in its state of motion or rest unless acted upon by an external force.

The car's inertia kept it moving forward even after the driver took his foot off the accelerator.

A lack of activity or interest, or unwillingness to make an effort to do anything.

The company's inertia in adopting new technologies led to its decline in the competitive market.

inertiaadjective

Designed to respond to, caused by, or relating to inertia.

The car is equipped with an inertia switch that cuts off fuel during a collision.