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Inertia
01
a tendency toward inactivity and stability
Example
Cultural inertia can impede the acceptance of new ideas in a traditional society.
The inertia of comfort zones often hinders individuals from exploring new opportunities.
The company 's bureaucratic inertia hindered innovation and responsiveness
02
the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, whether at rest or in uniform motion, and to remain in its current state unless acted upon by an external force
Example
When a car suddenly stops, the passengers inside experience a forward motion due to their inertia, a phenomenon known as " inertia in action. "
When a bus comes to a sudden stop, passengers may lean forward due to their inertia, continuing their forward motion momentarily.
When a car suddenly stops, the passengers inside experience a forward motion due to their inertia, a phenomenon known as " inertia in action. "
Example
Cultural inertia can impede the acceptance of new ideas in a traditional society.
The inertia of comfort zones often hinders individuals from exploring new opportunities.
The company's bureaucratic inertia hindered innovation and responsiveness
Overcoming personal inertia, she finally took the initiative to pursue her goals.
Despite numerous challenges, the political system exhibited an inertia against reform.
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