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inanition

 

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Noun inanition has 2 senses
  1. inanition, lassitude, lethargy - weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
    --1 is a kind of weakness
  2. inanition - exhaustion resulting from lack of food
    --2 is a kind of
    exhaustion

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Inanition

Definition:

Inanition refers to a state of extreme exhaustion or depletion, both physically and mentally. It implies a drastic lack of energy, vitality, or nutrients.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. She collapsed from inanition after days of strenuous hiking.

2. The inanition caused by the strict diet led to a loss of weight and muscle mass.

3. The country's economy is on the brink of inanition due to years of mismanagement.

As a verb:

1. She inanitioned herself by overworking without proper rest.

2. The lack of exercise and nutrition in his life inanitioned his body to a feeble state.

3. The prolonged stress and pressure inanitioned him, leaving him mentally drained.

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