inequality
- n lack of equality
the growing inequality between rich and poor
inequity
- n injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards
inert gas
- n any of the chemically inert gaseous elements of the helium group in the periodic table
inertia
- n a disposition to remain inactive or inert
he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work - n (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
inertial frame
- n a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid
inertial guidance
- n a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces
inertial guidance system
- n a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
inertial mass
- n (physics) the mass of a body as determined by the second law of motion from the acceleration of the body when it is subjected to a force that is not due to gravity
inertial navigation
- n a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces
inertial navigation system
- n a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
inertial reference frame
- n a coordinate system in which Newton's first law of motion is valid