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inertia

The correct spelling is inertia.

How to pronounce inertia

/ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/

Say it like: Ine-rtia

The correct spelling is inertia. The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.
  2. 2.In a person, unwillingness to take action.
  3. 3.Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the uterus, when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.

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