inert

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking in energy or ability to act; not moving or tending not to move.

  - "The inert gas does not react with other elements."
  - "The inertia of a massive object makes it difficult to bring to a complete stop."

• adjective

  Resisting motion or change.

  - "The inertia of the planet keeps it in its orbit."
  - "The inertia of the market makes it resistant to change."

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Synonyms

unreactive , dormant , motionless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inert
ert,urt,ertz

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Variants

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inert , inertly , inertness , inertnesses , inerts , inert gas , inert gases , noble gas , noble gases

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inertus', meaning 'lacking in force, power, or energy'.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of inertia was first described by Aristotle, but it was not until the 17th century that it was fully understood and explained by Sir Isaac Newton.

2. The word 'inert' comes from the Latin word 'inertus', which means 'lacking in force, power, or energy'.

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1. Newton's Laws of Motion: Inertia is one of the three fundamental laws of motion described by Sir Isaac Newton in his book 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica'.

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Culture

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Inertia is a fundamental concept in physics and is an important factor in the behavior of objects. It has been extensively studied and discussed in various scientific and philosophical contexts, particularly in relation to Newton's laws of motion.

How to Memorize "inert"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object that is at rest and does not want to move. Visualize the resistance it shows when you try to move it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inert' with 'immovable' or 'unmoving'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inert is a word that means immovable, as in a massive object that doesn't move easily.'

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