inertia — a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged; lack of activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged; lack of activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnɜːrʃə/
Example Sentences
- My Monday morning inertia is so strong that I need three cups of coffee just to find my pants.
- The team's inertia regarding new technology adoption is hindering their competitiveness.
- Breaking through years of institutional inertia requires strong leadership and clear vision.
inertia
NOUN[/ɪˈnɜːrʃə/]
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged; lack of activity
Nobody moves first — the team's inertia keeps everyone frozen in their chairs.
Bacteria multiply while he sits in cafeteria inertia
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inertia' meaning idleness or sluggishness, derived from 'iners' (inactive, idle), which combines 'in-' (not) and 'ars' (skill, art, activity).
Breakdown
in- (not) + ers (skill/activity) + -ia (noun suffix) = inertia
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📝Examples
“My Monday morning inertia is so strong that I need three cups of coffee just to find my pants.”
“The team's inertia regarding new technology adoption is hindering their competitiveness.”
“Breaking through years of institutional inertia requires strong leadership and clear vision.”
“His career inertia was so powerful that he accidentally showed up to his old job three months after quitting.”
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