inertness
nounUK /ɪˈnɜːtnəs/
US /ɪˈnɝːtnəs/
The state of not moving or not being able to move on its own.
The inertness of the stone meant it just sat there while the wind blew around it.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A lack of chemical reaction; the quality of not readily combining with other substances.
The inertness of the noble gas made it safe to use in the experiment.
3. A lack of energy or willingness to act.
His inertness during the meeting suggested he had no strong opinion either way.
4. The tendency of an object to stay at rest unless a force acts on it.
The inertness of the heavy box made it hard to push across the floor.