inanition

noun

in·a·ni·tion ˌi-nə-ˈni-shən How to pronounce inanition (audio)

: the quality or state of being empty:

: the exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water

: the absence or loss of social, moral, or intellectual vitality or vigor

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Inanition describes a state of suffering from either a literal emptiness (of sustenance) or a metaphorical emptiness (of interest or energy), so it should come as no surprise that the word ultimately derives from the same idea in Latin. Inanition, which first appeared in Middle English in the 14th century as in-anisioun, can be traced back to the Latin verb inanire, meaning "to make empty," which in turn comes from inanis (meaning "empty"). Another far more common descendant of inanis is inane. The family resemblance is clear: inane is used describe things lacking significance or substance.

inanition

noun

as in exhaustion

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exhaustion
enervation
prostration
illness
debility
sickness
unsoundness
feebleness
debilitation
impotence
infirmity
unhealthiness
enfeeblement
faintness
tenderness
powerlessness
impotency
frailty
disablement
weakness
softness
puniness
frailness
slightness
delicacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

endurance
stamina
vigor
tirelessness
life
vitality
staying power
hardihood
energy
dynamism
starch
gas
gusto
juice
dash
vim
esprit
sap
brio
vinegar
verve
strength
ginger
pep
power
oomph
punch
chutzpah
zing
potency
beans
muscle
bounce
drive
moxie
go
zip
puissance
might
snap
mettle
main
get-up-and-go

单词	inanition
释义	inanition noun in·a·ni·tion ˌi-nə-ˈni-shən : the quality or state of being empty: a : the exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water b : the absence or loss of social, moral, or intellectual vitality or vigor Did you know? Inanition describes a state of suffering from either a literal emptiness (of sustenance) or a metaphorical emptiness (of interest or energy), so it should come as no surprise that the word ultimately derives from the same idea in Latin. Inanition, which first appeared in Middle English in the 14th century as in-anisioun, can be traced back to the Latin verb inanire, meaning "to make empty," which in turn comes from inanis (meaning "empty"). Another far more common descendant of inanis is inane. The family resemblance is clear: inane is used describe things lacking significance or substance. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web America, which is entertaining itself to inanition, has never experienced a scarcity of entertainment. George Will, Twin Cities, 5 June 2017 Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition inanition noun in·a·ni·tion ˌin-ə-ˈnish-ən : the exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water inanition noun as in exhaustion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exhaustion enervation prostration illness debility sickness unsoundness feebleness debilitation impotence infirmity unhealthiness enfeeblement faintness tenderness powerlessness impotency frailty disablement weakness softness puniness frailness slightness delicacy Antonyms & Near Antonyms endurance stamina vigor tirelessness life vitality staying power hardihood energy dynamism starch gas gusto juice dash vim esprit sap brio vinegar verve strength ginger pep power oomph punch chutzpah zing potency beans muscle bounce drive moxie go zip puissance might snap mettle main get-up-and-go See More
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