lethargy
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[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ληθαργία (lēthargia), “‘drowsiness’”) from λήθαργος (lēthargos), “‘forgetful, lethargic’”) from λήθη (lēthē), “‘forgetfulness’”) + ἀργός (argos), “‘not working’”).
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lethargy (plural lethargies)
- A state of fatigue, sluggishness, lassitude and inactivity
- A state of apathy with lack of emotion or interest
- A state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)