n. Lack of activity or exertion; inertness; quietude. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
These vicissitudes of exertion and inertion of the arterial system constitute the paroxysms of remittent fever. E. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. insertio: cf. F. insertion. See Insert. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Epigynous insertion (Bot.),
Hypogynous insertion (Bot.),
n. [ L. insertio: cf. F. insertion. See Insert. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Epigynous insertion (Bot.),
Hypogynous insertion (Bot.),