inertia

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(in-ĕr′sh(ē-)ă )

[L., inertia, inactivity]

1. In physics, the tendency of a body to remain in its state (at rest or in motion) until acted upon by an outside force.
2. Sluggishness; a lack of activity.

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(in-ĕr′sh(ē-)ă )

[L., inertia, inactivity]

1. In physics, the tendency of a body to remain in its state (at rest or in motion) until acted upon by an outside force.
2. Sluggishness; a lack of activity.

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