Definition of ANERGY

anergy

Plural: anergies

Noun

  • An absence of energy or an immune response.
  • reduction or lack of an immune response to a specific antigen
  • inactivity and lack of energy
  • Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work.
  • Deficiency of energy.
  • Lack of immunity to an antigen.

Examples

  • Staring at a rack of all consonants can induce a state of strategic anergy.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

bound energy

Antonyms

exergy, free energy, synergy

Scrabble Score: 10

anergy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
anergy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anergy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

anergy: valid Words With Friends Word