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inanition

2 antonyms for inanition — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — The act of emptying something, or the state of being empty.

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1. noun

The act of emptying something, or the state of being empty.

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2. noun

(medicine) Severe weakness caused by a lack of proper food, water or the body's ability to use them.

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Came from Middle English inanicioun, which was borrowed from Old French inanition, itself borrowed from Late Latin inānītio, from inānīre ("to make empty"), from inānis ("empty, vain"); see inane.

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