anergia
|an-er-gi-a|
C1
🇺🇸
/əˈnɜːrdʒiə/
🇬🇧
/əˈnɜːdʒiə/
absence of energy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anergia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anergos,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'ergon' meant 'work or activity.'
Historical Evolution
'anergos' was adopted into modern medical terminology as 'anergia' to describe a state of lacking energy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without work or activity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lack of energy or abnormal inactivity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of energy; abnormal physical and mental inactivity, often used in medical or psychological contexts.
The patient exhibited anergia and was unable to complete daily tasks.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/05 16:21