Definition of LETHARGY

lethargy

Meanings

Plural: lethargies

Noun

  • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
  • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
  • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  • A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.
  • A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, deep unresponsiveness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English litargie, from Medieval Latin litargia, from Late Latin lēthārgia, borrowed from Ancient Greek ληθᾱργῐ́ᾱ (lēthārgĭ́ā, “drowsiness”), from λήθᾱργος (lḗthārgos, “forgetful, lethargic”) + -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā, adjectival suffix).

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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