anergy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work; bound energy
  2. Deficiency of energy.
  3. Lack of immunity to an antigen.

Pronunciation

/ˈænə(ɹ)dʒi/

Word forms

anergy anergies

Etymology

From New Latin anergia, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “not, without”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

Derived words

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