vis inertiae UK /vɪs iˈnɜː.ʃiˌi/US /vɪs iˈnɚ.ʃiˌi/ noun2 •The natural resistance of matter to any force acting on it.I would have something that can dissipate the vis inertiae and give elasticity to the muscles. — 1791 •Inactivity; apathy.