inertia

//ɪˈnɜːʃə//
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Visual representation of inertia

Noun

1

A property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

The law of inertia states that an object will remain at rest unless a force acts upon it.

2

A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged; resistance to change or action.

The company's inertia prevented it from adapting to new market trends.