Definition of ANERGY

anergy

Meanings

Plural: anergies

Noun

  • reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
  • inactivity and lack of energy
  • Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work.
  • Deficiency of energy.
  • Lack of immunity to an antigen.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin anergia, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “not, without”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

Synonyms

bound energy

Antonyms

exergy, free energy, synergy

Scrabble Score: 10

anergy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anergy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anergy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

anergy is a valid Words With Friends word