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Topic: Science

inefficacious

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəʃəs/

KK: /ɪnˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to achieve the intended result or effect; ineffective.

Example: The new policy was deemed inefficacious in reducing pollution levels.

inefficaciously

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəʃəsli/

KK: /ɪnˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce the desired effect or result.

Example: The new policy was implemented inefficaciously, leading to no improvement in productivity.

inelastic

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪk/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Not able to stretch or change shape easily; rigid and unable to adapt to changes.

Example: The material used in the construction was inelastic, making it difficult to adjust to temperature changes.

inelasticity

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪsi/

KK: /ɪnɪˈlæstɪsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being unable to change or adapt easily.

Example: The inelasticity of the material made it difficult to shape into different forms.

inert

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrt/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to move or act; lacking energy or responsiveness.

Example: The inert gas does not react with other substances.

inertia

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃə/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃə/

noun

Definition: The property of an object that makes it resist changes in its state of motion, meaning it will stay still or keep moving in the same direction unless something else pushes or pulls it.

Example: The car's inertia caused it to continue moving forward even after the driver hit the brakes.

inertial

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃəl/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resulting from the property of matter that causes it to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Example: The inertial forces in the car made it difficult to stop quickly.

inertially

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrʃəli/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or is caused by inertia, which is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.

Example: The spacecraft moved inertially through the vacuum of space, unaffected by external forces.

inertly

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrtli/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is inactive or lacking the ability to move or respond.

Example: The chemical reaction occurred, but the substance remained inertly in the solution.

inertness

IPA: /ɪˈnɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /ɪˈnɜrt.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being inactive or lacking the ability to move or react. It can also refer to a lack of energy or motivation.

Example: The inertness of the old machinery made it difficult to get it working again.

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