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hebetude

[ heb-i-tood, -tyood ]
/ ˈhɛb ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
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noun
the state of being dull; lethargy.
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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

OTHER WORDS FROM hebetude

heb·e·tu·di·nous, adjective

Words nearby hebetude

hebephrenia, Heber, Hébert, hebetate, hebetic, hebetude, Hebr., Hebraic, Hebraicize, Hebraism, Hebraist
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Words related to hebetude

apathy, coma, disinterest, disregard, drowsiness, dullness, heedlessness, idleness, impassivity, inaction, inactivity, inanition, indifference, indolence, inertia, inertness, insouciance, languor, lassitude, listlessness

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British Dictionary definitions for hebetude

hebetude
/ (ˈhɛbɪˌtjuːd) /
noun
rare mental dullness or lethargy

Derived forms of hebetude

hebetudinous, adjective

Word Origin for hebetude

C17: from Late Latin hebetūdō, from Latin hebes blunt
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