vis inertiae
The natural resistance of matter to any force acting on itThe natural resistance of matter to any force acting on it.
UK/vɪs iˈnɜː.ʃiˌi/US/vɪs iˈnɚ.ʃiˌi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The natural resistance of matter to any force acting on it.
(broadly, uncountable)Inactivity; apathy.
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedreactionB2
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable