labent

Meanings

• adjective

  Slow, lethargic, or sluggish

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with labent
table , stable , gravel

---

Variants

List of all variants of labent that leads to same result
lambent , lambently

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'labere' meaning 'to be in contact with' or 'to handle'. The meaning evolved to 'to be slow' or 'to be in a state of delay'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'labent' is rarely used in modern English and is more commonly found in Latin texts.

2. The concept of 'labent' can be found in various philosophical and literary works, such as Seneca's 'De Tranquillitate Animi' and Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Lethargy: A state of sluggishness and lack of energy or motivation.

2. Labour: Hard physical or mental effort, especially when it is strenuous or prolonged.

---

How to Memorize "labent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a slow-moving river or a sluggish animal to remember the meaning of 'labent'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'labent' with the feeling of being lazy or moving slowly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word 'labent' and associating it with the meaning 'slow' or 'lethargic'.

---

Memorize "labent" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize labent is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.