Inertial: meaning, definitions and examples

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inertial

 

[ ษชหˆnษœrสƒษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physics terminology

Inertial refers to the property of an object to maintain its state of motion unless acted upon by an external force. This concept is a fundamental principle in physics, particularly in Newton's first law of motion. Inertial frames of reference are those that are either at rest or move at constant velocity, which means the laws of physics apply equally in these frames. Understanding inertial properties is crucial in mechanics and various engineering applications.

Synonyms

motionless, static, unmoving

Examples of usage

  • The inertial frame remained stable despite the external disturbances.
  • Inertial navigation systems rely on the principles of motion.
  • The scientist explained the inertial properties of the spacecraft.

Translations

Translations of the word "inertial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inercial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคกเคผเคคเฅเคตเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช inertial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inertial

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะตั€ั†ั–ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inercjalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…ฃๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inertiel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inercial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ivme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inertnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inertnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒฏๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inercijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trufull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะตั€ั†ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inertial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inercial

Etymology

The term 'inertial' is derived from the Latin word 'iners', meaning 'inactive' or 'not active'. It entered the English language around the 19th century as the study of motion and mechanics began to be formalized by physicists like Isaac Newton. The foundational laws of motion, particularly the concept of inertia defined in Newton's first law, helped popularize the term in scientific discourse. Inertia itself describes the natural tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, and inertial frames are vital in both theoretical physics and practical applications such as engineering and aerospace. Over time, the meaning of 'inertial' has expanded to include various contexts within physical science, reflecting its fundamental role in our understanding of motion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,412, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.