Enervation
Noun
Definition: A feeling of being drained of energy or vitality; fatigue.
Synonyms: Exhaustion, Debilitation, Weariness
Antonyms: Invigoration, Energy, Vitality
Examples:
- After working long hours without a break, she felt a deep sense of enervation.
- The illness left him with a constant state of enervation, making it difficult for him to accomplish daily tasks.
Mnemonics:
- En(e-) sounds like "energy," and "enervation" relates to a lack of energy.
Etymology:
Origin:
The word "enervation" comes from the Latin word "enervare," which means "to weaken or exhaust."
Historical Usage:The term has been used in English since the early 17th century to refer to a state of exhaustion or loss of energy.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Sense of enervation"
Explanation:It is commonly used to describe a feeling of extreme fatigue or a lack of energy.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing enervation with rejuvenation.
Explanation:Enervation refers to a state of exhaustion or loss of energy, while rejuvenation refers to the process of restoring or reviving energy.