Inanition is a noun that refers to ‘exhaustion or a lack of enthusiasm.’
Our word of the day comes from the Latin word Inanis (ee NON ees) which means ‘empty’ or ‘void.’ When a person suffers from inanition, they are lacking in vigor or stamina.
It wasn’t easy to get work done in a state of inanition. Having no energy all day long has a way of slowing things down considerably.

Inanition is a noun that refers to ‘exhaustion or a lack of enthusiasm.’ Our word of the day comes from the Latin word Inanis (ee NON ees) which means ‘empty’ or ‘void.’ When a person suffers from inanition, they are lacking in vigor or stamina. It wasn’t easy to get work done in a state of inanition. Having no energy all day long has a way of slowing things down considerably.

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