enervation

Meanings

• Noun

  Lack of energy or vitality; weariness.

  - "The long hike left us with a feeling of enervation."
  - "His enervation was evident in his sluggish movements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enervation
exasperation , frustration , irritation

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Variants

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enervate , enervated , enervates , enervating , enervatingly , enervation , enervations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inanire', meaning 'to weary'.

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Trivia

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1. Enervation is a common symptom of depression.

2. The term 'enervation' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. Enervation is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'fatigue', but they have slightly different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fatigue: Fatigue is a related concept to enervation, as both refer to a lack of energy or vitality. However, fatigue specifically refers to physical exhaustion, while enervation can also refer to emotional or mental exhaustion.

2. Burnout: Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. Enervation can be a precursor to burnout, as the lack of energy and motivation can make it difficult to cope with the demands of work or other responsibilities.

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Culture

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Enervation is a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the human condition and the effects of physical and emotional exhaustion. For example, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground', the protagonist describes his enervation as a constant state of being drained of energy and motivation.

How to Memorize "enervation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a battery that is drained of power to represent enervation. Imagine the battery's power level dropping lower and lower until it is completely empty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enervation' with feeling drained or exhausted. Think of times when you have felt this way and how it affected your ability to function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Energetic Nervous Animals Vary' to remember the definition of enervation: Lack of energy or vitality in animals.

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