Definition of Inertial

1. Adjective. Of or relating to inertia.

Partainyms: Inertia

Definition of Inertial

1. Adjective. Of, relating to, or depending on inertia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inertial

1. inertia [adj] - See also: inertia

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inertial

inerrancy
inerrant
inerratic
inerringly
inert
inert gas
inert gas narcosis
inert gases
inerted
inerter
inertest
inertia
inertia time
inertia welding
inertiae
inertial (current term)
inertial confinement fusion
inertial frame
inertial frame of reference
inertial guidance
inertial guidance system
inertial navigation
inertial navigation system
inertial reference frame
inertial space
inertial spaces
inertialess
inertially
inertias

Literary usage of Inertial

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Relativity: The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein (1921)
"... XX THE EQUALITY OF inertial AND GRAVITATIONAL MASS AS AN ARGUMENT FOR THE GENERAL POSTULATE OF RELATIVITY W imagine a large portion of empty space, ..."

2. The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor by Hermann Noordung, Ernest Stuhlinger, J. D. Hunley, Jennifer Garland (1995)
"Because the force of gravity is an inertial force, we must first of all understand the other inertial forces existing in nature and, moreover, ..."

3. Electromagnetic Theory by Oliver Heaviside (1893)
"The Elastic Solid generalised to include Elastic, Dissipative, and inertial Resistance to Translation, Rotation, Expansion, and Distortion. § 145. ..."

4. A New America: An Awakened Future on Our Horizon by Alexander S. Kochkin, Patricia M. Van Camp (2005)
"Two Estimates of "inertial Ballast" in Society: The 8.2% Group The "8.2% Group" ... ESTIMATES OF "inertial BALLAST" 78.5% At-Large 16.2% CSS Outlying 2.9% ..."

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