inanition
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for inanition, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of emptying something, or the state of being empty.
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Synonyms by Meaning
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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Etymology
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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