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inanition
noun in·a·ni·tion \ˌi-nə-ˈni-shən\
Definition of INANITION
: the quality or state of being empty: a : the exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water b : the absence or loss of social, moral, or intellectual vitality or vigor
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First Known Use of INANITION
14th century
Rhymes with INANITION
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Medical Dictionary
inanition
noun in·a·ni·tion \ˌin-ə-ˈnish-ən\
Medical Definition of INANITION
: the exhausted condition that results from lack of food and water
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