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Synonyms for inertia

Noun

1. inactiveness, inactivity, inertia, trait
usage: a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
2. inertia, mechanical phenomenon
usage: (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
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