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lethargy Definition

leth·argy (let̸hər 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

lethargy Synonyms

lethargy

n.

inactivity, apathy, sloth; see laziness.

lethargy Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • punctuate: It provides an LSD like experience, punctuated by extreme lethargy, and tranquil feelings, that can last up more than 12 hours.

Converse of object

  • cause: Don't smoke it starves the tissues and brain of oxygen and causes lethargy.
  • include: Risks: After stopping, withdrawal can include lethargy and depression.
  • induce: The state of lethargy induced by the chilling effect of the cold cave air was abruptly broken as Tim screeched out, " Below!
  • exhibit: They can also exhibit extreme lethargy with long spells laying on the bottom with clamped fins.
  • find: I find the lethargy and confused reasoning the hardest to cope with, with social skills a close third.

Adjective modifier

  • extreme: They can also exhibit extreme lethargy with long spells laying on the bottom with clamped fins.
  • general: And we also make up for our general lethargy by spending a marathon 4 hours at the gym.
  • physical: We also must do something about our mental and physical lethargy.
  • own: Continuing to loiter, the breath flaunts its own lethargy.
  • total: When I visited the farm toward the end of 1994, some cattle lay almost motionless, exhibiting almost total lethargy.
  • mental: But for these efforts to bear fruits we must overcome our apathy, complacency and mental lethargy.

Modifies a noun

  • loss: Palliative Care Non specific symptoms such as general debility, lethargy and/or weight loss are generally resistant to specific anti-tumour therapy.

Noun used with modifier

  • experience: However, some patients experience lethargy for several weeks or months.
  • and/or: A running or sticky nose or eyes, a dull coat and/or lethargy are signs of ill health and need veterinary advice.
lethargy Quotes

O master doctor, he is past recovery; A lethargy hath seized him.

—Massinger, Philip

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