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lethargy definition

leth·argy (let̸h′ər jē)

noun

  1. a condition of abnormal drowsiness or torpor
  2. a great lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness, apathy, etc.

Etymology: ME litarge < OFr < LL lethargia < Gr lēthargia < lēthargos, forgetful < lēthē (see Lethe) + argos, idle < a-, not + ergon, work

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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