Inertness
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inertness is a noun meaning Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion.
Meaning
Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion.
More Meanings
- Absence of the power of self-motion; inertia.
- (chemistry) Quality of being unreactive with other chemical compounds or elements.
Word Forms
- inertnesses
Synonyms for inertness
Depending on context, synonyms include sluggishness, apathy, insensibility.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inertion, inertia, inexertion, unactiveness, do-nothingness, inaction.
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