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noun, plural -gies.
1.
the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
2.
Pathology. an abnormal state or disorder characterized by overpowering drowsiness or sleep.
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lethargy
late 14c., from L.L. lethargia, from Gk. lethargia "forgetfulness," from lethargos "forgetful," originally "inactive through forgetfulness," from lethe "forgetfulness" (see latent) + argos "idle."
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lethargy leth·ar·gy (lěth'ər-jē)
n.
A state of sluggishness, inactivity, and apathy.
A state of unconsciousness resembling deep sleep.
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