hebetude

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Quotations 1.1.2 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Noun

hebetude (uncountable)

1. mental lethargy or dullness

[edit] Quotations

• 1926, T. E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom:
  • Incuriousness was the most potent ally of our imposed order; for Eastern government rested not so much on consent or force, as on the common supinity, hebetude, lack-a-daisiness, which gave a minority undue effect.

[edit] Derived terms

• hebetudinous