What does inertness mean?
Inertness means Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion.
Inertness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion.
Definitions by Sense
- Lack of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion
- Absence of the power of self-motion; inertia.
- (chemistry) Quality of being unreactive with other chemical compounds or elements.
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Synonyms for inertness
Antonyms for inertness
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Word Forms
- inertnesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inertness?
Common synonyms include sluggishness, apathy, insensibility.
What is the opposite of inertness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use inertness in a sentence?
Use inertness where its definition matches the intended context.
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