Synonyms

hebetude

American

[heb-i-tood, -tyood] / ˈhɛb ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

noun

the state of being dull; lethargy.

hebetude British

/ ˈhɛbɪˌtjuːd /

noun

rare mental dullness or lethargy

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

hebetudinous

adjective

Etymology

Origin of hebetude

First recorded in 1615–25; from Late Latin hebetūdō “dullness, bluntness,” equivalent to Latin hebet- (stem of hebes ) “dull” + -ūdō; see -tude

Example Sentences

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The Hebetude of asses, following still Some Emperor's will to kill, Is that of men who give their lives—for what?—

From The Cup of Comus Fact and Fancy by Cawein, Madison Julius

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