Inertia

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of inertia

lethargy
inactivity
sluggishness

Antonyms of inertia

movement
action
energy

Collocations of inertia

inertia in motion
Frequency: 70 %

The object continued its inertia in motion until it hit the wall.

overcome inertia
Frequency: 60 %

She had to overcome the inertia of laziness to start her workout routine.

inertia of change
Frequency: 50 %

The company struggled with the inertia of change when implementing new policies.

inertia of a system
Frequency: 45 %

The inertia of the system prevented quick decision-making.

inertia of rest
Frequency: 40 %

The ball remained still, caught in the inertia of rest.

Idiomatic Expressions for inertia

  • Phrase: inertia of a system
    Meaning: the resistance of a system to change or acceleration
    Usage: The inertia of the bureaucratic system made it difficult to implement new policies.