lethargy

noun
/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/

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).

  1. derived from lēthārgia
  2. derived from litargia
  3. inherited from litargie

Definitions

  1. A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or…

    A state of extreme torpor, sopor or apathy, especially with lack of emotion, energy or enthusiasm; (loosely) sluggishness, laziness.

    • Europe lay then under a deep lethargy.
    • Gradually the darkened room seems to emerge from its shadows; familiar objects strike upon the senses—and memory is never so terribly distinct as on its first reviving from such momentary lethargy.
  2. A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, deep unresponsiveness, or…

    A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, deep unresponsiveness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

    • This Apoplexie is (as I take it) a kind of Lethargie, a sleeping of the blood, a horson Tingling.
    • So in order to avoid unpleasant side effects like lethargy and sexual dysfunction, most recent trials also gave men testosterone supplements.

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