lethargy

  • 31lethargy — [ lɛθədʒi] noun 1》 a lack of energy and enthusiasm. 2》 Medicine a pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness. Derivatives lethargic adjective lethargically adverb Origin ME: via OFr. from late L. lethargia, from Gk lēthargia, from… …

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  • 32lethargy — n. Stupor, torpor, coma, stupefaction, hypnotism, stupidity, morbid drowsiness …

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  • 33lethargy — n 1. sluggishness, dullness, hebetude, slowness, heaviness, phlegm; stupefaction, stupor, torpor, torpidity, torpidness, numbness; inertia, inactivity, lifelessness, inertness, spiritlessness, inanition, comatoseness, comatosity. 2. languor,… …

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  • 34lethargy — leth·ar·gy …

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  • 35lethargy — n. mental and physical sluggishness: a degree of inactivity and unresponsiveness approaching or verging on the unconscious. The condition results from disease (such as sleeping sickness) or hypnosis …

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  • 36lethargy — UK [ˈleθə(r)dʒɪ] / US [ˈleθərdʒɪ] noun [uncountable] the feeling of being lethargic …

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  • 37lethargy — [ˈleθədʒi] noun [U] the feeling of being lethargic …

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  • 38lethargy — leth•ar•gy [[t]ˈlɛθ ər dʒi[/t]] n. pl. gies the quality or state of being drowsy and dull or listless and lacking in energy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity • Etymology: 1325–75; ME litargie < ML litargīa (< LGk), LL lēthargia < Gk… …

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  • 39lethargy — /ˈlɛθədʒi / (say lethuhjee) noun (plural lethargies) 1. a state of drowsy dullness or suspension of the faculties and energies; apathetic or sluggish inactivity. 2. Pathology a morbid state or a disorder characterised by overpowering drowsiness… …

  • 40lethargy —   n. sleepy state.    ♦ lethargic, a.    ♦ lethargize, v.t …

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