Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - inertia
Inertia
inertia
n. 1 Physics a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force. 2 inertness, sloth. Phrases and idioms inertia reel a reel device which allows a vehicle seat belt to unwind freely but which locks under force of impact or rapid deceleration. inertia selling the sending of unsolicited goods in the hope of making a sale. Derivatives inertial adj. inertialess adj. Etymology: L (as INERT)
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noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, lack of skill, from inert-, iners Date: 1713 1. a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force, an analogous property of other physical quantities (as electricity), indisposition to motion, exertion, or change ; inertness, ~l adjective ~lly adverb ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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