CEFR C2

inanition

noun

Meaning

Exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment or a general lack of vigor, spirit, or vitality.

Examples

The prolonged famine led to widespread inanition among the rural population.
His mental inanition was evident in his inability to focus on even the simplest tasks.

Synonyms: weakness, exhaustion, lethargy, emaciation

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inanition (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈnɪʃən/

Definition

Exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment or a general lack of vigor, spirit, or vitality.

Examples

The prolonged famine led to widespread inanition among the rural population.
His mental inanition was evident in his inability to focus on even the simplest tasks.
The plant withered from inanition after being left in the dark without water for a month.

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