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Inertial

Definition:

Inertial is an adjective that refers to the property of an object to resist changes in its motion or rest until acted upon by an external force.

Senses:

1. Related to physics or mechanics, pertaining to or characterized by inertia.
2. Slow to move, act, or develop; inactive or passive.

Usages:

Sense 1:

Example 1: Inertial navigation systems measure acceleration forces to determine an object's position and velocity.

Example 2: According to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest tends to stay at rest due to its inertial nature.

Sense 2:

Example 1: The project remained inertial until the team received clear instructions.

Example 2: His inertial behavior hampered the progress of the group.

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