adjective

inertial

ih-NUR-shuhl

adjective

Relating to or based on inertia.

"Submarines use inertial navigation systems that don't rely on satellites."

"The rocket's guidance depends on inertial sensors tracking acceleration."

How to Use Inertial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something to do with inertia, as in the science or engineering sense.

Common pairings

inertial navigation inertial guidance inertial frame

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Submarines use _____ navigation systems that don't rely on satellites.

From inertia + the adjective-forming suffix -al.

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