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- [in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/
- /ɪˈnɜːtnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-urt, ih-nurt]
- /ɪnˈɜrt, ɪˈnɜrt/
Definitions of inertness word
- adjective inertness having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter. 1
- adjective inertness Chemistry. having little or no ability to react, as nitrogen that occurs uncombined in the atmosphere. 1
- adjective inertness Pharmacology. having no pharmacological action, as the excipient of a pill. 1
- adjective inertness inactive or sluggish by habit or nature. 1
- noun inertness Want of activity or exertion; habitual indisposition to action or motion; sluggishness; apathy; insensibility. 1
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Origin of inertness
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin inert- (stem of iners) unskillful, equivalent to in- in-3 + -ert-, combining form of art- (stem of ars) skill; see art1
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Parts of speech for Inertness
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inertness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inertness
noun inertness
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- torpidity — inactive or sluggish.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- slouch — to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
- truancy — the act or state of being truant.
Antonyms for inertness
noun inertness
- vigor — active strength or force.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- busyness — the quality or condition of being busy.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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