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Inertion

Noun:

1. The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion or state of rest.

Example sentence: Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will continue to move at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force.

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Adjective:

1. Characterized by a lack of action or movement.

Example sentence: His inertion towards exercise leads to a sedentary lifestyle.

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Local Usage:

In some regions, "inertion" is used as a colloquial term to describe a slow or lazy behavior.

Example sentence: The town's inertion during the heatwave surprised the tourists.

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