Inertial

//ɪˈnɜː.ʃəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or depending on inertia. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to inertia wordnet

Example

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"When viewed in an inertial reference frame, an object either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force."

Etymology

From inertia + -al.

Related phrases

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