inertia

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics|uncountable|or|countable}} The property of a [[body]] that [[resist]]s any [[change]] to its uniform [[motion]]; equivalent to its [[mass]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} In a person, [[unwilling]]ness to take [[action]].
3. {{lb|en|medicine}} Lack of activity; sluggishness; said especially of the [[uterus]], when, in labour, its contractions have nearly or wholly ceased.

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