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- Dictionaryinanition/ˌɪnəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. exhaustion caused by lack of nourishment: formal "the members of the rear party died of inanition"
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Inanition is the quality or state of being empty, either literally or metaphorically. It can refer to the exhausted condition from lack of food and water, or the absence of vitality or interest.
Inanition is the total absence of energy and liveliness. Many people experience inanition after a difficult work week or a physically difficult task, and inanition is also common when you're sick or depressed. Another cause of inanition is not having enough to eat.
Inanition is a noun that means exhaustion from lack of food or nourishment, or lack of strength or spirit. Learn more about its word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.
Inanition definition: exhaustion from lack of nourishment; starvation. . See examples of INANITION used in a sentence.
Inanition is a noun that means exhaustion, weakness, or emptiness. It can be caused by lack of food or vitality. Find synonyms, translations, and examples of inanition in different contexts.
Inanition is a noun that means exhaustion, emptiness, or starvation. It comes from Latin inānīre, meaning to make empty. See synonyms, word forms, and sentence examples of inanition.
inanition. volume_up. UK /ˌɪnəˈnɪʃn/ noun (mass noun) (formal) 1. exhaustion caused by lack of nourishment the members of the rear party died of inanition 2. lack of mental or spiritual vigour and enthusiasm she was thinking that old age bred inanition. word origin.
