lethargical

le·thar·gic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [luh-thahr-jik]
- /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/
- /le.ˈθɑː.dʒɪkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [luh-thahr-jik]
- /ləˈθɑr dʒɪk/

Definitions of lethargical word

adjective lethargical of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic. 1
adjective lethargical producing lethargy: The lethargic heat and humidity of the day made me want to do nothing but nap. 1
noun lethargical (archaic) lethargic. 1

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Origin of lethargical

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin lēthargicus < Greek lēthargikós; replacing Middle English litargik < Medieval Latin litargicus (see lethargy, -ic)

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Parts of speech for Lethargical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Lethargical

lethargical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

lethargical usage trend in Literature

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